HC Deb 16 December 1958 vol 597 cc174-5W
65. Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware of the motion moved by Sheik Mohamed Shamte in the Zanzibar Legislative Council urging the withdrawal of the literacy qualification for voters, the reduction of the voting age from 25 to 21 years, the income qualification from£75 to£50, and the property qualification from£150 to£100; what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government in regard to these matters; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

Yes. These matters are under consideration but I am unable to make any statement at present.

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