348. Editorial Note
On February 5, Julian Amery, Under Secretary for Colonial Affairs, flew to Nicosia to represent the British Government in a new series of discussions with Archbishop Makarios over the issue of British bases on Cyprus. Amery and Makarios failed to reach an agreement and on February 8, the Governor of Cyprus announced that the date for the island’s independence was further (and indefinitely) postponed. Amery returned to London on February 11 after further unsuccessful discussions. On February 23, Amery returned to Nicosia to resume discussions with Archbishop Makarios over the future of British bases on Cyprus.