HC Deb 27 November 1946 vol 430 cc312-3W
89. Mr. Harold Davies

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has considered the memorial of the European Electors' Association of Fiji; and what reply he has made.

Mr. Creech Jones

Yes, Sir. I have requested the Governor to inform the Association that I regret that, with the exception of the extension of the franchise to civil servants, the changes advocated by them cannot be accepted as I have no assurance that there is general public support for the views expressed in the memorial, and as I am not persuaded that the proposals are likely to be of benefit to all the parties concerned.

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