British Guiana and Trinidad (Constitutions)

HC Deb 01 December 1943 vol 395 c344

30. Mr. Riley

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the new Constitutions have yet come into operation in British Guiana and Trinidad; and whether he will have copies placed in the Library?

Colonel Stanley

The amendments to the Constitution have come into operation in both Trinidad and British Guiana, and I will gladly arrange for copies of the instruments to be placed in the Library of the House. The Franchise Commission in Trinidad and the Franchise Committee in British Guiana are both expected to present their reports shortly.

Mr. Riley

Is it expected that there will be universal franchise in British Guiana and Trinidad?

Colonel Stanley

Obviously I cannot anticipate the findings of a Commission that has not yet reported.