HC Deb 17 April 1946 vol 421 c2685
80. Major Vernon

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies which Colonies have instituted universal adult suffrage, for either central or local governmental authorities.

Mr. Georģe Hall

Universal adult suffrage for the purpose of central government elections is in force in Ceylon, Jamaica and Trinidad. It has recently also been adopted in Trinidad for the purpose of electing county councillors. I am keeping in mind the desirability of extending this principle in other areas as and when circumstances permit and new constitutions are established.