§ Mr. Atkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the nationality and status of the refugees at present accommodated by the British Government in the sovereign base area territories in Cyprus; and if he will make a statement about the future policy of the British Government in regard to the refugees.
§ Mr. HattersleyThere are at present some 6,000 displaced persons, mostly of Cypriot nationality, living within the boundaries of the sovereign base areas. Most of these people are looked after by the Cyprus Government. But about 400, mainly of dual British/Cypriot nationality, are living in accommodation provided by the British Government at Anzio Camp. The British Government's policy continues to be to provide relief aid for refugees in Cyprus, both directly and through the United Nations Commission for Refugees, whilst urging on the parties the need for a political settlement which would provide a durable solution of the issue.