16. Mrs. Whiteasked the Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what steps are being taken to secure franchise rights for persons from Basutoland who pay direct taxes but who may be absent from the territory at the time of an election.
§ Mr. AlportPlans are under consideration to enable persons absent from Basutoland to vote at the next elections in the territory, provided that they maintain a regular home in the territory, and are otherwise qualified for the franchise. I understand that Basuto working in the Union of South Africa are now being informed of the procedure proposed for their registration as electors.