§ 65 and 66. Mr. Mathersasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies (1) the reason for the suspension of publication of the Cyprus newspaper "Proia" and whether, in the interests of justice, he will arrange that in the event of any further suspensions the reasons for such action shall be intimated to those concerned and made public;
(2) for what reason the newspaper "Embros" has been made subject to censorship by the Government of Cyprus; and whether he will arrange for the withdrawal of this restriction upon the free expression of opinion which is not contrary to the public interest?
Mr. MacDonaldI am in communication with the Governor of Cyprus, but am not yet in a position to make any statement on those matters. I have asked the Governor to furnish me with a full report as soon as possible.
§ Mr. MathersWill the right hon. Gentleman be in a position to answer a further question on this matter before the House rises?
Mr. MacDonaldIf the hon. Member will keep in touch with me, I will indicate to him when he may put a question down. I see no reason why I should not be able to make a statement before the House rises, but I would not like to make a definite commitment.
§ Mr. de RothschildWill the right hon. Gentleman make a statement also about the censorship of the newspaper "Embros" by the Government of Cyprus?