§ Mr. Gallacherasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what payment is to be made by the United States Government on behalf of the American radio receiving station in Cyprus; to whom will such sum be paid; whether the Colonial Government was consulted on the matter; and why this facility has been granted.
§ Mr. MayhewI understand that the United States Government have purchased the licence to operate wireless receiving sets from the Cyprus Post Office. Apart from this, they have, of course, acquired the site, partly by purchase and partly on lease from private owners. The Colonial Government was consulted about the establishment of this receiving station in Cyprus, which, as the hon. Member was informed in answer to his Question of 17th December, 1948, was transferred from Cairo in order that it might operate with greater technical efficiency.