§ 22. Mr. BANFIELDasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the position as regards the alteration in the constitution of the Fiji Legislative Council; and whether he will take no final steps in the direction of destroying the elective principle without consulting the present electorate through a referendum or by the appointment of a special commission of inquiry?
Mr. J. H. THOMASThe whole matter is still under consideration. I am not yet in a position to make any further statement on the subject.
§ Mr. BANFIELDCan the right hon. Gentleman tell me when he is likely to be in a position to make a statement?
Mr. THOMASNo, Sir; but I will communicate with my hon. Friend at an early date as to when he might put down a further question.