Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Colonial Empire. – in the House of Commons on 25th February 1942.
The Constitution of Trinidad has recently been amended, following the recommendation of the Royal Commission. The question of a similar amendment to the Constitution of British Guiana is now under consideration. In both Colonies the question of the franchise has been referred to a local committee. Neither committee has yet reported, and until they do so my Noble Friend is unable to make any statement in this matter.