§ 40. Major Wilkesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that even rudimentary local government does not exist in the villages of Mauritius; that the township boards function inadequately; that no rates are levied in some parts of the island with a consequent lack of all public services; and what action he proposes to take to remedy this situation.
§ Mr. George HallI would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply given to his Question on the 20th March. I agree that there are marked defects in the system of local government in Mauritius. The Governor has informed me that the report of the expert who recently examined the system is now before the Council of Government for consideration with a view to the introduction of necessary reforms.