§ Mr. N. MACLEANasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether an early election in Malta is contemplated; and whether consideration will be given to the advisability of postponing the election 1556W pending the issue of a pastoral enabling the electors to vote freely?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The policy of His Majesty's Government was fully stated in the reply which was given on 2nd March, announcing the decision of the Government on the report of the Royal Commission.