§ 42 and 43. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies (1) what special measures are being taken to prevent the escape of political prisoners and detainees in Cyprus;
(2) how many political prisoners and detainees have escaped from custody during the emergency in Cyprus.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThere have been 27 such escapes, almost all before the end of 1956. Security precautions were strengthened towards the end of 1956. The closure of the camp at Pyla and the removal of all detainees to Camp K should enable security arrangements to be further improved.