§ 24. Mr. C. Hughesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will now approve some measure of constitutional reform for St. Helena.
§ Mr. MaudlingI am glad to report that the earlier proposals, by which the present nominated Advisory Council would be replaced by one consisting of eight elected and eight nominated or ex officio members, are now generally acceptable. I am arranging for the necessary constitutional instruments to be prepared as soon as possible.
§ Mr. HughesMay I say how glad I am personally to welcome that information, and to express the hope that this new experiment in St. Helena will be a great success?