§ 18. Sir H. Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why the British Guiana Constitution Order (S.R. & O. No. 1792 of 1943), which was approved at the Privy Council on 11th March, 1943, was not placed in the Library until 1st February, 1944.
§ Mr. Emrys-EvansThe draft of the Order in question had lain on the Table for 21 Sitting Days before it was passed: and there did not appear to be any necessity to place in the Library a copy of the Order as passed. In response, however, to a request made on the 1st of December last by the hon. Member for Dewsbury a copy was placed in the Library a few days later.
§ Sir H. WilliamsIf a copy is not placed in the Library, how are Members to know what action the Privy Council has taken?
§ Mr. Emrys-EvansI understood that it laid on the Table.
§ Sir H. WilliamsThe lying on the Table is merely in draft, and after 21 Sitting Days His Majesty can confirm it, but we ought to be informed that he has confirmed it as soon as he has done so.
§ Mr. Emrys-EvansI will bring the point to the notice of my right hon. and gallant Friend.