HC Deb 31 May 1960 vol 624 c112W
58. Mr. Thorpe

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government for implementing the agreement whereby the ratio between Greeks and Turks in the Cyprus Civil Service shall be on a 70–30 basis.

Mr. Iain Macleod

Most of the senior posts have now been filled by Cypriots with strict regard to the 70–30 ratio. The Governor has given his assurance that in making further acting appointments the 70–30 ratio will be applied; that no officer will lose his post or suffer loss in grade or salary; and that no one will be appointed or promoted to any post who is not fully competent to perform the duties of the post.