HC Deb 21 December 1955 vol 547 cc330-1W
75. Captain Kerby

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what Press or journalistic qualifications and experience are held by the person, of whom he has been informed, aged 23, who has been appointed Assistant Press Officer to Field Marshal Sir John Harding, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Cyprus; what other journalists experienced in colonial affairs were interviewed for this post; and what salary and local allowances attach to this appointment.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Fife, West (Mr. W. W. Hamilton) on 14th December, to which I have nothing to add.