§ 32. Air-Commodore Harveyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware that British-born members of the Palestine Police and Prison Service, whose engagements have been terminated at short notice, were unable to draw their outstanding salaries, and many of them are now in Cyprus entirely without funds, being dependent on the generosity of Cypriots for the bare necessities of living; and what steps does he propose taking to assist such people.
§ The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Creech Jones)No, but if the hon. and gallant Member will furnish me with details I will make immediate inquiries.
§ Air-Commodore HarveyDoes the right hon. Gentleman's answer mean that he has had no complaints at all at the Colonial Office? Why is it that letters which have been addressed by these men to the Crown Agents have not been replied to? If there is any doubt, will the right hon. Gentleman see that the Cyprus Government take care of this matter?
§ Mr. Creech JonesI will certainly look into the matter, but I have no information.
§ Mr. DribergCould my right hon. Friend perhaps assist some of these men to find employment with the Arab broadcasting station which he is allowing to operate in Cyprus?
§ Major BeamishWhat consideration is being given to the employment of these men in Malaya, where they are badly needed?
§ Mr. Creech JonesI can only say that the police problem in Malaya is being looked at most carefully and that the position of these men is not out of our minds.