§ 78. Mr. Piratinasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many applications were made during 1948 to the Commissioners in Cyprus for permission to hold processions in the towns of Limassol and Famagusta, respectively; how many of these applications were granted; and in the cases of those not granted what were the reasons.
Mr. Creech JonesDuring 1948, 18 applications to hold processions were made at Limassol and eight at Famagusta. Fifteen of the Limassol applications and six of the Famagusta applications were granted. Permits were withheld in the five other cases because it was considered that a procession was likely to lead to disorders and breaches of the peace, but on each occasion a permit to hold a public meeting was granted.