HC Deb 22 October 1941 vol 374 c1762
17. Dr. Morgan

asked the Undersecretary of State for the Colonies whether any changes are being contemplated for the reform of the Constitution of the island Colony of Barbados, especially from the point of view of widening the franchise, or whether the same bicameral system of the centuries-old unchanged Constitution will be allowed to continue?

The Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. George Hall)

No changes are in contemplation in the Constitution of Barbados.

Dr. Morgan

Will two-thirds of the population be left in perpetuity without a vote?

Mr. Hall

That is the position, I have explained, at the present time.

Mr. Sorensen

Does the hon. Gentleman really mean in perpetuity?

Mr. Hall

No, Sir, but I referred to the first reply which I gave to the Question.