§ 19. Mr. MANDERasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Government will consider the desirability of sending a committee to Cyprus, with a view to advising as to the existing situation and the best steps to be taken for the future government of the island?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERNo, Sir, I do not think such a course is desirable.
§ Mr. MANDERWill the right hon. Gentleman consider later on doing something of this kind, because they cannot go on without a constitution?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERLater on will be the time to consider what will be the best thing to do.
§ 20. Mr. LUNNasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of the adult male population in the island of Cyprus according to the most recent statistics; and what is the total number of persons now in gaol in that Colony?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERAccording to the 1921 Census, the adult made population of the island of Cyprus numbered 155,966; but it is estimated that at the end of 1930 this figure had increased to 178,505. The total number of persons in gaol in the colony on the 7th March was 870, of whom 319 were imprisoned for offences in connection with the disturbances.