§ 10. Air-Commodore Harveyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Greek and Turkish miners of the Paphos district of Cyprus have offered their services for work in the British coal mines; and what action he has taken on their offers.
Mr. Creech JonesAn offer of services has been received, through the Governor of Cyprus, from 20 Cypriots, who include both Greek and Turkish-speaking miners. I much appreciate the spirit in which this offer was made. I have been in consultation with the Minister of Fuel and Power and the Ministry of Labour about it and hope that a reply will be sent very shortly.
§ Air-Commodore HarveyIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that these men in Cyprus offered their services six months 2074 ago and did not get a reply, and that their main grouse is why they did not get an answer?
Mr. Creech JonesThat is not my information. There are practical difficulties in any case and I am trying to move them out of the way.
§ Mr. Emrys HughesIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that if these Greek and Turkish miners were brought to Scotland they would be so shocked at the housing conditions there that they would want to go back on the next boat?