HC Deb 29 June 1955 vol 543 c24W
62. Mr. K. Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies to state briefly the terms of the recent proclamation by the Governor of Cyprus relating to publications in Greek; what maximum penalties are imposed for publication and for possession; and when the order came into force.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The proclamation prohibits the importation or possession of twelve specified publications issued by the Greek Communist Party outlawed from that country and operating from Budapest. The maximum penalties are a fine of £100 or imprisonment for six months or both. The order came into force on 16th June.