HC Deb 14 February 1951 vol 484 cc63-4W
93. Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when a further step towards self-government will be taken in Mauritius by giving members of Legislative Council Ministerial responsibility through the charge of certain Departments.

Mr. J. Griffiths

The 1947 Constitution has hardly been in force long enough to justify a further advance at present, but when a desire is expressed by the people of Mauritius for further constitutional reform, I shall, of course, be ready to consider any recommendations which the Governor may see fit to make.