HC Deb 20 July 1961 vol 644 cc146-7W
12. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if, in consideration of further constitutional development in Aden, Colony, the basis of enfranchisement has come under review; what proposals in respect of this have been made by political organisations in Aden Colony; and if any of those organisations have proposed the enfranchisement of women.

Mr. Iain Macleod

Not yet. But this will no doubt be considered in the forthcoming discussions in Aden of which I informed the hon. Member on 13th July. Various suggestions for revising the present franchise have already been put forward but, no political organisation has proposed the enfranchisement of women.

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