asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies (1) to what extent he intends, at the time of bringing into operation the new proposed Constitution for Malta, to bring into use also a modernised system of electoral laws, including the abolition of voting certificates; and when the work of modernisation is to begin;

The electoral laws have been reviewed by Electoral Commissioners and proposals for their revision are now being considered by the Governor.

Can my hon. Friend say whether these proposals will be made public and whether the House will have an opportunity for any debate which may ensue on the constitutional proposals generally?

They will be available to the House when they are gazetted.