HC Deb 19 December 1955 vol 547 cc1657-8
56. Mr. G. Jeger

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will make arrangements with the Greek Government for the immigration of Cypriots who express their desire to be under Greek rule.

Mr. Nutting

No, Sir. No impediment is placed by the Government of Cyprus in the way of Cypriots who wish to emigrate to Greece provided that they possess a passport valid for Greece and a passage ticket for Greece. The entry of aliens into Greece and their residence in that country are matters for the Greek Government.

Mr. Jeger

Does not the right hon. Gentleman think it would be a good thing if we were to pay the passages of those in Cyprus who are so anxious to live under Greek rule and would like to go to Greece?

Mr. Nutting

I think that the Chancellor of the Exchequer would not complain of the bill which he would receive.