§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that, despite a recent temporary improvement, there is undue delay, sometimes of months, in the publications of proceedings of the Seychelles Legislative Council; what was the date of the last sitting of the Legislative Council to be published; what are the reasons for the delays; and what steps are being taken to remove them for the sake of good parliamentary government.
§ Mr. Frederick LeeI am aware of the delays and regret them as much as the hon. Gentleman. The last sitting of the Legislative Council of which the proceedings have been published was that on 5th March, 1965. Pressure upon the Printing Department and the shortage of secretarial staff are the main reasons for the delays. It is expected that the situation will improve during 1967 after the installation of a new Linotype machine.