§ 2. Mr. P. Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will make a statement on the progress being made for providing a deep-water port in Cyprus.
§ Mr. ProfumoThe plans and specifications for extension of Famagusta harbour are now well advanced, but substantial details have still to be settled before tenders can be invited.
§ Mr. WilliamsIn view of the increased strategic importance to Britain in the Eastern Mediterranean of both the island of Cyprus and the port facilities which are to be developed, is my hon. Friend able to say now whether the facilities will be capable of taking both civil and military traffic?
§ Mr. ProfumoAs has already been explained in the House, the project is of prime importance for the trade and tourist traffic of the island, and that is what it is really for. However, the new facilities, when completed, will be a very considerable advance on what there is at present.