HC Deb 13 November 1958 vol 595 cc64-5W
80. Mr. Fell

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will give particulars of television broadcasts in Cyprus, including the hours of broadcasts, the languages used, and the types of programmes.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The Cyprus Television Service operates on three evenings a week from 7 p.m. to approximately 10.10 p.m.—a total of about 9½ hours a week. Greek, Turkish and English are the languages used. The programmes consist of newsreels, documentary and entertainment films and local studio productions.

81. Mr. Fell

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the number of television receiving licences issued to date in Cyprus, and to give a breakdown of the numbers of licences issued to Greek Cypriots, and Turkish Cypriots.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I am consulting the Governor and will write to the hon. Member.