§ 36. Mr. Skinnardasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies in what circumstances the Honourable H. N. Critchlow has been deprived of his seat in the Legislative Council of British Guiana.
§ Mr. MayhewMr. Critchlow has been unseated as a result of an election petition. The Chief Justice of British Guiana has heard the petition and certified to the Governor (under the Legislative Council Elections Ordinance) his decision that Mr. Critchlow's election and return were void for the reason that an illegal practice was permitted in connection with the election by Mr. Critchlow's agents, with his knowledge and consent. The illegal practice consisted of the making of false statements of fact in relation to the personal character and conduct of another candidate.