of deafness, blindness or other like infirmity, or because
they are females (see Section 3 of the Jury Ordinance, 1887),
ought also to have the vote. I would ask that the
proposals in Sir Mark Young's despatch No. 145 may be
modified accordingly. I understand, however, that the question of [including women on the Jury List is under
consideration, and if the law is so amended, the reference
to women can, of course, be omitted.
The whole question of electoral qualifications should,
of course, be kept under review as education spreads and
illiteracy is reduced.
(f) Nomination of the appointed members of the Municipal
Council (paragraph 29). I have given much careful thought
to Sir Mark Young's recommendations on this question and
in particular to the suggested allocation of seats to the
recognised Trade Unions. I understand that in present
circumstances, when Trade Unions are still passing through
the formative stage, it is not considered opportune to
increase this allocation, and I am therefore prepared to
accept the recommendation that, for the period of the
first Council, they should have the right to nominate two
Councillors only. The possibility of an increase in that
allocation should, however, be kept carefully in mind.
The question whether or not the nominating bodies
should be designated in the statutory provisions
constituting the Municipal Council can be decided when
the final stages have been reached in the drafting of
the requisite legislation.
(g) Functions of the Municipal Council (paragraph 31).
I agree with the recommendations in paragraphs 31 and 32
of Sir Mark Young's despatch No.145 regarding the functions
to be discharged by the Municipal Council, I am of
the opinion that there should be provision requiring
the Municipal Council to act in general conformity in
matters of policy with legislation enacted by the
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