§ 36. Mr. Godman Irvineasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what are the responsibilities of the New Hebrides Advisory Council; and what changes have recently been made in its constitution.
§ Mr. SandysThe Advisory Council which was established in 1957 advises the British and French Commissioners on those matters which, at the discretion of the Resident Commissioners, are submitted to it. Its main business is consideration of the Budget and policy papers and examination of draft legislation. It was agreed last December that 8 of the 20 Unofficial Members of the Council should in future be elected. The other 12 Unofficial Members will be nominated; there will also be 6 Official Members (of whom 2 will not vote).