HC Deb 13 June 1956 vol 554 c26W
62. Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps are being taken to find representatives of public opinion in Cyprus with whom negotiations might be resumed; and with what success.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

As my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister made clear in his reply to the right hon. Member for Ebbw Vale (Mr. Bevan) on 17th April, the Governor is taking active steps to restore law and order. This is essential to end the intimidation by which representatives of public opinion as a whole are at present prevented from coming forward. Substantial progress has been made.

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