HC Deb 26 October 1955 vol 545 c21W
13. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what has been the cost to the latest convenient date of dealing with the Cypriot demonstrations in support of Enosis.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I have asked the Governor and will reply further when. I hear from him.

14. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the number of Cypriots who have been imprisoned for acts of hostility towards British occupation of Cyprus during the past three months.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

In the period mentioned, seventeen Cypriots have been sentenced to imprisonment for offences such as unlawful assembly or riot, unlawful possession of ammunition or explosives, and incitement of the Police to sedition. In addition about 100 persons have been detained under the Detention of Persons Law.