HC Deb 07 March 1956 vol 549 c199W
66. Mr. K. Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many schools remain closed on the instructions of the Governor of Cyprus, and the total number of pupils involved.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

Four secondary schools involving 4,770 pupils. Although no elementary schools have been closed, teachers have been instructed to discontinue classes in 290 of these schools until Greek flags were removed from the school buildings. This involves 47,000 pupils.

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