§ 106. Mr. Langford-Holtasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what powers are retained by His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom with respect to territories which enjoy self-government within the Commonwealth.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsI assume that the hon. Member does not refer to the independent members of the Commonwealth but to the territories for which my right hon. Friend is responsible. In these territories the extent of the control exercised by His Majesty's Government varies considerably. The general constitutional position is that in addition to the authority of Parliament, there are certain powers which may be exercised by His Majesty or by the Governor, according to the constitution of the territory concerned.