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in regional security matters.
In kicking this around Werbert wondered whether it was possible to suggest a compromise where sche of the administration of the police force could move into local hands while leaving operational control with the Jovernor. I expressed doubts pointing out that this sort of dichotomy could lead to cor fusion, The Tebster counter to this was that even
greater confusion would ensue should nothing be done.
It looks, therefore, as though Herbert will try to come up with a formula which may present a "toe-in-the-door" position. The question is whether HMG would find such an arrangement acceptable either now or at perhaps a second constitutional stage - perhaps in a few years' time. I avait his proposal before commenting further (but see para 15).
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On Governor's discretionary powers, ebster's thinking in coloured entirely on his experience in1977. He feels strongly that the then Commissioner should have called a general election instead of using his discretionery powers to appoint somebody else as Chief Minister. In this he is supported by Herbert. Die vill, therefore, almost certainly preog for the Constitution to be
mended to provide for now elections if : Government is defectod a vote of no confidence. The objections to this are obvious. But knowing the backgroun", is this something on which HUG rould wish to go to the barricades?
13. Tebster, however, wishes to reinforce this still further by proposing that a Menher who crosses the floor should be co mellod to resign from the Legislative Assembly (see my letter P1/3 of 21
ugust to alter Wallace). Herbert is less enthusiastic on the grounds that it destorys a Member's freedom and undermines Farliamentary democracy. There could be difficulties over this; but if Merbert can exercise influence, it is possible that ebster will not push this to the limit.
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Webster also subsequently mentioned to Lucie-Smith that after eparation, persons, especially thos originating from t Kitts, who were established and resident in nguilla should be protected and be able to acquire the status of Anguillan belongers. This matter is dealt with in section 18(5) of the Constitution, it might be desirably to give it cune further consideration.
.cbster in particular made the point that whereas such consi/erstion should be given to those who were already established ia nguille by long residence, the future policy should be to prevent or control newcomers by using the Immigration Ordinance to stop then from residing for perioda which would result in their acquiring belonger rtatus.
15. I emphasised throughout that Anguille already has an advanced Constitution end that the immediate task is to make it work effect- ively. Thile certain advance is possible at this stage, there is
linit beyond which the only alternative is independence. understands: whether ebster does is another thing.
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