HC Deb 31 October 1956 vol 558 cc145-6W
Mr. Fenner Brockway

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what decisions have been reached regarding a new constitution for Sierra Leone.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

As has recently been announced, I have approved the Sierra Leone Government's proposals for a new and enlarged Legislature to come into being early next year. The new House will have a Speaker and will consist of 4 official and 2 nominated members, 39 directly elected members, and 12 Chiefs selected by the District Councils. The elections will be on a revised and broad franchise.

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