§ 77. Mr. Marquandasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Government of Dominica have agreed to the request of the Labour Party that there should be a unique and exclusive symbol for each political party during the forthcoming Federal elections and all subsequent elections so long as illiteracy among the electorate makes the use of symbols necessary.
§ Mr. ProfumoYes. The necessary legislation is being passed.
§ 78. Mr. Marquandasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that considerable numbers of otherwise qualified electors found during the elections in Dominica in August last that their names were not on the register; and whether he will ensure that a new register is made available for the Federal elections in March next.
§ Mr. ProfumoI understand that only a relatively small number of people were inadvertently omitted from the existing list. I am told that no complaint was made locally, and ample opportunities are given under existing legislation for anyone not enumerated to have his name registered. The existing electoral list will accordingly be used for the Federal elections next March.