HC Deb 22 February 1956 vol 549 c368
35. Major Wall

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will give an assurance that he has given equal consideration to the views on the future of Cyprus expressed by Turkish-speaking Cypriots and the Turkish Government as opposed to those expressed by Greek-speaking Cypriots and the Greek Government.

Mr. Hare

Yes, Sir. The Governor has consulted the leaders of the Turkish community in Cyprus and Her Majesty's Government have kept in close touch with the Turkish Government. Their views have been given the fullest consideration.

Major Wall

While thanking my right hon. Friend for that assurance, may I ask him to bear in mind that in certain quarters there is a definite fear that at the end of the current negotiations with Archbishop Makarios the Turks may be faced with a fait accompli?

Viscount Hinchingbrooke

As this is probably the only Question on Cyprus which will be reached this afternoon, may I ask the Minister whether, in view of the reported breakdown in the negotiations, we can be certain of having a statement on Cyprus next week?

Mr. Hare

I have no confirmation of a report of a breakdown, but I will certainly bear in mind what my noble Friend has said.