HC Deb 23 February 1955 vol 537 cc1271-2
42. Mr. McAdden

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what decision has been taken on the application to provide a broadcast and entertainment relay service in Cyprus.

Mr. Hopkinson

The Cyprus Government already operate a broadcasting service. An application was recently made to the Government by a commercial undertaking for a licence to operate a wired service in Nicosia and certain other towns, and this application is being considered.

Colonel Gomme-Duncan

Can my right hon. Friend not encourage these broadcasting organisations to give an accurate history of Cyprus as one of their leading features?

Mr. Hopkinson

The Cyprus Broadcasting service has been reorganised. There is a new Director of Broadcasting, and I am sure that the point of view of my hon. and gallant Friend will be taken into consideration.