§ Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when schemes for the following works in Cyprus will be proceeded with, namely, the new mental hospital at Athlassa, Nicosia, repairs on the Nicosia to Limassol road, improvements to the Kyrenia and Larnaka hospitals, repairs to the Larnaka court house, the new court house and labour office for Famagusta, and the work on the Nicosia to Famagusta road.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodI am consulting the Governor on the subject and will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as I have received his reply.
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§ Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why he has delayed approval of a £500,000 programme for relieving unemployment in Cyprus; and to what extent this delay is connected with the current negotiations about the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodThere has been no delay. The programme was announced in Cyprus on 8th March. The second part of the Question does not arise.