§ 55. Mr. Bevanasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what consultations the Governor of British Guiana has had with the leaders of political parties in the territory concerning the nature of the constitution to be established under the provisions of the British Guiana (Electoral Provisions) Order, 1956; and what conclusions he has reached.
59 and 60. Miss Leeasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies (1) if he will invite the leaders of the main political parties in British Guiana to confer with him in London, with a view to reaching more generally acceptable terms for the new constitution and at the same time giving Members of Parliament an opportunity of meeting those concerned and hearing their views at first hand;
(2) if he is aware of the widespread disapproval in British Guiana of his proposals for a new constitution; and whether he will reconsider the more unpopular features of his proposals.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydEver since he arrived in the Colony the Governor has had discussions about constitutional advance with everybody who has expressed a wish to talk to him on the subject. Last Saturday he received a deputation which included Dr. Jagan and other political leaders. I am awaiting the Governor's report on his discussions with this deputation, and I am not able to say anything more on the subject until I have studied it.