HC Deb 22 February 1956 vol 549 cc39-40W
86. Mr. Teeling

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is yet in a position to make a statement about the finding of a new church for the Maronites in Nicosia; and what steps have been taken in recent months either to rehouse the museum building used for storage or to satisfy the Maronites' request.

Mr. Hare

Efforts to find a suitable alternative building have continued since my right hon. Friend's reply to the hon. Member on 21st December, but without success. The Governor is hopeful that it will eventually be possible to assist the Maronite community to find a new church but this will be difficult so long as the present shortage of accommodation and strain on building resources continue.