In recent weeks there has been a noticeable increase in
the number of questions to the Colonial Secretary. Several Members have become alarmed at the encroachments on the liberty of the subject in various parts of the Colonial Empire. On Wednesday Mr. MacDonald made a long statement on the subject of Press censorship in Cyprus. It contained the admission that one editor had been advised not to publish the report of a recent debate in the House of Commons. Mr. de Rothschild, who is the Liberal expert on colonial matters, not unnaturally inquired why it was thought undesirable for Cypriots to read the proceed- ings in Parliament. In reply the Colonial Secretary emphasised that no order to this effect had been given, but merely advice. He did not, however, seem very happy on this topic and admitted that a recent circular sent out to the Cypriot editors was unfortunately worded.
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