HC Deb 19 January 1949 vol 460 c35W
80. Mr. Skinnard

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will now make a statement on the constitutional changes proposed for Trinidad and Tobago.

Mr. Creech Jones

After full and careful consideration of the majority and minority reports of the Constitutional Reform Committee and the representations that have been made to me since the reports were issued, I have authorised the Governor to make public today the details of a new constitution which should enable the people of Trinidad and Tobago to assume a much greater part in the control of their affairs. The proposals are embodied in a despatch to the Governor which is being laid before the Legislative Council today. Copies of the despatch and reports will now be available in the Library of the House.