HC Deb 23 April 1947 vol 436 c1013
22. Mr. Keeling

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether Lord Winster's announcement to the people of Cyprus that the island is to remain under British sovereignty is in accordance with the policy of His Majesty's Government.

Mr. Creech Jones

Yes, Sir. Lord Winster based his statement on my reply to the hon. Member for Mile End (Mr. Piratin) on 11th December last, that no change in the status of Cyprus is contemplated.

Mr. Keeling

Could the Secretary of State say whether this decision was communicated to the Cypriot delegation recently in London?

Mr. Creech Jones

Yes, Sir, they met me, and I made the position perfectly clear.

Mr. Bramall

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the delegation which came here to support union with Greece had the support of all political parties, and of public bodies in the whole of Cyprus?

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