§ 13. Mr. W. Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why Mr. H. R. Brand was not given permission to land in Trinidad, although he had been offered and had accepted a post as area engineer with an electrical power company operating in Trinidad.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydMr. Brand was refused permission to land in Trinidad because he was deemed by the Governor-in-Council to be an undesirable visitor to the Colony under the provisions of the Local Immigration (Restriction) Ordinance.
§ 70. Mr. D. Jonesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is now in a position to make a statement about the constitutional changes envisaged in Trinidad; whether he has yet received the report of the constitutional commission; what evidence has been supplied to him about resistance by the islanders to the proposed changes; and whether he will now give the new date for the general election in Trinidad.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe Constitutional Reform Committee has reported to the Government of Trinidad, and I await the recommendations of that Government.
The present Legislative Council must be dissolved on or before 26th May, 1956, and by law a general election held within four months of dissolution on such date as the Governor may appoint.