§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how the request from the Philippines Government to send representatives from the British Government to observe the 14 May elections was dealt with; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LuceThe Speaker of the Philippine Parliament invited the Speaker of the House to observe the elections on 14 May in the Philippines, accompanied by 4 colleagues. This invitation was declined. A similar invitation to the Lord Chancellor was also declined.