§ 80. Mr. Swinglerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies on what date he was first informed, by the Governor of Cyprus, of allegations of Archbishop Makarios' complicity in terrorist crimes; and on what date he decided to order the arrest and deportation of the Archbishop.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe information about the Archbishop's activities and associations was cumulative over a considerable period, and both the present Governor and his predecessor kept me informed. As regards the second part of the Question, I would ask the hon. Member to await the debate today.
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§ 81. Mr. Swinglerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if, in view of the widespread concern about the growing practice in British Colonial Territories of detaining persons without trial, he will give instructions for Archbishop Makarios to be brought to trial in Cyprus forthwith on the charges alleged in the statement issued by the Governor of Cyprus.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydNo.