§ 29. Mr. GRAHAM WHITEasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies to what extent the arrangements for the government of Cyprus made after the disturbances in October, 1931, have been modified?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREThere has been no formal change in the constitutional position; but, in addition to the Executive Council provided for in the Constitution, an informal advisory council was established in 1933 consisting of members of the Executive Council and certain prominent unofficial persons nominated by the Governor.
§ Mr. WHITEMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether any further modifications are contemplated and whether he thinks the conditions in the island still necessitate this very strict régime?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREI shall have to look into that. I may say that the Governor of Cyprus is shortly coming on leave—I think in a, week or two—and there are a good many Cyprus questions I shall want to discuss with him.
§ 31. Sir HUGH SEELYasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any censorship of the Press is still in force in Cyprus?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREYes, Sir.