HC Deb 30 March 1955 vol 539 cc31-2W
68. Mr. Russell

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement on the future of Togoland under British Trusteeship.

Mr. Hopkinson

The General Assembly of the United Nations considered last December the Memorandum submitted by Her Majesty's Government on the future of the Trust Territory of Togoland under British administration, and accepted the suggestion that the opinions of the inhabitants of the Territory on their future should be ascertained.

repatriation expenses. I am not aware of any similar requirement in other Colonial Territories.

62. Mrs. Jeger

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what welfare or other provision is made from his Department's funds in this country and from Government of Cyprus funds for British subjects from Cyprus; and how much was spent each year for this purpose since 1950.

Mr. Hopkinson

Provision is made from Colonial Development and Welfare Funds for the training of Cypriot students and Government officials in this country. The Cyprus Government maintains a London Office which has as one of its functions the promotion of the general welfare of the Cypriot community, and provides an Amenities Fund for students.

The following are the figures:

The Trusteeship Council has now decided to send a Mission to British Togoland later this year to study the problem.