§ 76. Mr. Awberyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware of the resolution, which was before the 14th Session of the United Nations on Cyprus and on which 33 nations voted in favour and 20 against, which expressed concern that more progress had not been made towards a solution of the problem, that the position was fraught with danger to peace and stability in that area, and expressed the hope that further negotiations would be undertaken with a view to having the right of self-determination applied in the case of Cyprus; and what steps are being taken after four months to implement it.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe voting to which the hon. Member refers took place in the First Committee upon the draft of a resolution which was then put forward for the consideration of the General Assembly in plenary session but was not adopted by it. The only resolution by92W the Assembly which still stands is that of February, 1957. Her Majesty's Government have sought to give effect to that resolution and have pledged their cooperation with all concerned to make further progress in giving effect to it.