§ 19. Mr. R. Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will make a statement on the recent elections in British Guiana; and what Government will take office under the new Constitution.
§ Mr. LytteltonOf the 24 members elected to the House of Assembly, 18 belong to the Peoples' Progressive Party, two to the National Democratic Party and four are Independents. The elections were carried out in a smooth and orderly manner.
The Members of the House of Assembly will elect six of their number to be Ministers with portfolios. The new Government will consist of these six Ministers, a seventh Minister from the Upper Chamber, without portfolio, and three officials.
§ Mr. RobinsonCan my right hon. Friend say when the new Government will take office?
§ Mr. LytteltonMy hon. Friend is pressing me a little further than he should. I cannot really say.