Mr. POINTERasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether his attention has now been drawn to the discussion in the Trinidad Legislative Council on the subject of granting municipal powers to Port-of-Spain, which took place on 25th June; and whether, having directed the council to decide this question, he is now prepared to adopt its decision and direct that steps be taken forthwith to create an elective council in the manner it suggests?
Mr. HARCOURTMy hon. Friend has sent me a copy of a newspaper containing a report of the debate in question. I propose to await the Governor's recommendations, which he will, no doubt, forward to me with his report on the discussion at an early date.