DR. CAMERONI beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies on what ground the Government of Malta has postponed the meeting of the Legislative Council, which should have taken place on the 15th instant, until the 31st of October; and whether their action in doing so has been sanctioned by the Secretary of State for the Colonies?
§ BARON H. DE WORMSAs none of the unofficial members were disposed to accept seats in the Executive Council, and as there was no pressing business requiring that the Council of Government should sit later into the summer, the Governor, in accordance with the usual practice, has prorogued the Council until 31st October. This step does not require the sanction of the Secretary of State, but has his approval.
§ BARON H. DE WORMSYes, Sir.