§ Mr. Lawasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware that it takes three weeks for British newspapers to reach Cyprus; and what steps he proposes in order that they may reach the country quicker, so that the propaganda of some elements of the Foreign Press may be counteracted.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingSurface mails for Cyprus are despatched about twice weekly and transmission time is about 16 days; both are dependent on the availability of shipping outlets. With the existing outlets no improvement in the332W time of transmission is practicable. Newspapers can be sent by air to Cyprus at the rate of 6d. a half ounce; there are six air mail despatches a week and the time of transmission varies from one to three days.