HC Deb 05 March 1947 vol 434 cc470-1
41. Mr. Gammans

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when it is expected that Lord Winster will take up his duties as Governor of Cyprus.

Mr. Creech Jones

Lord Winster expects to leave by air to assume duty in Cyprus towards the end of this month.

Mr. Gammans

Can the Secretary of State say why there was such a long delay before Lord Winster took up his duties?

Mr. Creech Jones

The explanation is quite simple. The late Governor has been on the pay roll until the last week or so.

Hon. Members

Why?

Colonel Gomme-Duncan

Can the Secretary of. State say why Lord Winster has been appointed since he was such a failure as Minister of Civil Aviation?

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