HC Deb 17 November 1948 vol 458 cc43-4W
76. Mr. Gammans

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement on the growth of subversive activity in Cyprus; and, in particular what organisations are responsible.

Mr. Rees-Williams

There have recently been a number of breaches of law and order in connection with industrial disputes between the trade unions associated with the A.K.E.L. party and those associated with their rivals, in which the responsibility for acts of violence seems to be attributable primarily to the former. These have been accompanied by some political tension seen in public speeches and the Press, reflecting the views of all political parties in Cyprus.