31. Lieut.-Commander KEN WORTHYasked the Under-Secretary of State for 1543 the Colonies whether he is aware of the discontent among the inhabitants of Gibraltar; whether he is aware that this is largely due to the inhabitants, including the British-born workmen, having no voice in the administration of purely local affairs; and whether it is proposed to introduce any form of democratic government into this ancient Crown Colony?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY Of STATE for the COLONIES (Lieut.-Col. Amery)Representations on various subjects have recently been made to the Secretary of State by the Gibraltar British Workmen's Association. The Secretary of State is consulting the Governor with regard to them, and, in particular, is asking how far it may be compatible with the security of the fortress of Gibraltar to give the inhabitants a greater share in the administration of local affairs.