HC Deb 19 July 1944 vol 402 c178
28. Mr. John Dugdale

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is now in a position to state what action the Government proposes to take on the Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Constitution of British Guiana.

Colonel Stanley

The Franchise Commission has now reported and its report has been debated in the British Guiana Legislative Council, though I have not yet received any information as to the outcome of that debate. The recommendations are now receiving the Governor's consideration and I hope to be in a position to make a statement shortly.

Mr. Dugdale

Will that report be available for Members in the Library?

Colonel Stanley

I hope to put copies of the report and recommendations together in the Library.

Miss Ward

Do the recommendations include women's suffrage in British Guiana?

Colonel Stanley

Perhaps the hon. Lady will put that Question down.