Cyprus Criminal Code

95.

Mr. Platts-Mills
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why the Cyprus Criminal Code has recently been amended; and whether any representations urging this course of action had been made on behalf of the islanders by their political parties or other organisations.

Mr. Rees-Williams
The Code has been amended so as to extend and strengthen the provisions relating to sedition. As regards the second part of the Question, my right hon. Friend is not aware whether there have been any such representations.