§ 80. Mr. Bennasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what percentage of the voters on the register in Aden voted at the last election for the Legislative Council; how many elected members there are on that Council out of the total number; and if he will now review the position to democratise the constitution and provide for fresh elections.
§ Mr. Profumo:46 per cent. of the voters on the register in Aden voted at the last election. Of the 18 members of the Legislative Council four are elected.
As Lord Lloyd stated in Aden on 19th May, 1956, the advance made at that time needs to be fully tested before 100W further advance can be considered, and there could be no question of any further radical change in the constitution during the life of the present Council which expires in December, 1958. The Governor and my right hon. Friend are, however, keeping the possibility of further constitutional advance under constant review.