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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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