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Constitutional Reform

Oral Answers to Questions — Leeward Islands – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 14 December 1949.

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Photo of Mr Frederick Skinnard Mr Frederick Skinnard , Harrow East 12:00, 14 December 1949

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how far the wider terms of reference now to be given to the Constitutional Reform Committee of the Leeward Islands cover the examination of the possibility of a fully-elected Legislative Council and election of some members from that body to the Executive Council.

Mr. Creech Jones:

It is not proposed to give wider terms of reference to the Committee.

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