§ 31. Mr. HADEN GUESTasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what answer he has returned to the representations which he has received with regard to the vacancy in the constituency of St. John's East, Newfoundland, for which no writ has been issued, although the statutory period of six months has elapsed?
§ Mr. AMERYIn reply to certain representations addressed to the Prime Minister and myself by Mr. Hickman, Leader of the Opposition in Newfoundland, I telegraphed to the Governor of Newfoundland asking him to inform Mr. Hickman that I had not felt myself in a position to tender my advice to His Majesty with regard to the matter.