HC Deb 25 January 1956 vol 548 c28W
76. Mr. Jeger

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what was the value of the material damage in Cyprus caused by the earthquake in September, 1953; and the amount of relief granted by Her Majesty's Government.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

Damage was estimated at £1,512,000. Her Majesty's Government made a grant of £500,000 and provided material aid by the Armed Services, costing £134,000.