§ Mr. Paul Deanasked the Secretary of Affairs if he will make a statement on the recent elections in the Gilbert Islands.
§ Mr. LuardIn the General Election held on 1st and 6th February, 35 Members were elected to the House of Assembly. In a separate national election on 17th March, the Hon. Ieremia Tabai was elected Chief Minister. Her Majesty's Government look forward to working closely with Mr. Ieremia Tabai and his Ministers.