§ Mr. SCURRasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of the fact that the forest fires in Cyprus were caused by the action of shepherds who resented interference with their ancient grazing rights for their goats, and in view of the fact that these shepherds are poor and their goats are almost their sole means of subsistence, he will take steps to see that they receive some equivalent for the grazing rights taken away from them?
§ Mr. AMERYA policy of granting liberal grazing permits to the shepherds has now been adopted, by which it is hoped due respect for their ancient privileges will be combined with a proper regard for the preservation of the forests and the interests of agriculturalists.