§ 10. Mr. C. Hughesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what constitutional developments are proposed for St. Helena.
§ Mr. J. AmeryThe Governor has submitted to my right hon. Friend his proposals for a revision of the Advisory Council to include elected members. My right hon. Friend has now been able to consider these and is communicating his views to the Governor.
§ Mr. HughesCan the Under-Secretary give an assurance that the elected members will be in the majority over the nominated members on the Council? Would he be good enough to say to which of the two Councils they are to be elected?
§ Mr. AmeryI think it would be wrong of me to disclose the exact details until the Governor has had an opportunity of commenting on my right hon. Friend's reply to him.
§ Mr. ReynoldsCan the hon. Gentleman say whether it is intended that, wherever possible, any of these proposals shall be extended to Ascension which, at the moment, as he is aware, is under benevolent company dictatorship?