§ Mr. Rileyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the present position of the Franchise Commissions in British Guiana and Trinidad; when the Commissions were appointed; how many meetings they have held; and whether any limit has been placed on the period of their deliberations?
§ Colonel StanleyThe Franchise Committee in Trinidad were expected to submit their report some time this month and I have telegraphed to the Governor to ask what the present position is. The Franchise Commission in British Guiana are still deliberating and are contemplating a visit to the interior before submitting their report. Both bodies were appointed in the late spring or early summer of 1941. I have no information how many meetings have been held. As they are not official bodies, it has not been found possible to place a limit on the period of their deliberations but it is my hope that they will do everything possible to expedite them.