NEW CYPRUS COMMAND

Field Marshal Sir John Harding arrives at Northolt from Germany with Sir Gerald Templer, who will succeed him as Chief of the Imperial General Staff. Sir John is set to become the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Cyprus. At the airport, reporters question him about the Greek Foreign Minister's statement suggesting his appointment signals war with Cyprus. Sir John refutes this, emphasizing the need for peaceful resolution and expressing his belief in the possibility of achieving peace, drawing on his experience as a British soldier.

Who accompanied Field Marshal Sir John Harding upon his arrival at Northolt?

• The President of Cyprus

• The Greek Foreign Minister

• Sir Gerald Templer

• A group of reporters

What role is Sir John Harding set to take on after relinquishing his current position?

• Foreign Minister of Greece

• Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Cyprus

• President of Cyprus

• Chief of the Imperial General Staff

How did Sir John Harding respond to the Greek Foreign Minister's statement about Britain going to war with Cyprus?

• He ignored the statement.

• He confirmed the statement.

• He expressed regret over the statement.

• He agreed with the statement.

What does Sir John Harding believe is necessary for resolving the situation in Cyprus?

• Diplomatic isolation

• Economic sanctions

• Peaceful and quiet settlement

• Military intervention

What is Sir John Harding's perspective on the difficulty of his new task?

• He thinks it requires more resources.

• He believes it is impossible.

• He is uncertain about its feasibility.

• He believes nothing is impossible.