asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs under what circumstances the Leader of the Anguilla Council was changed; and how the new Leader was selected.

On 1st February a motion declaring lack of confidence in the Government of Anguilla was carried by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the elected members of the Legislative Assembly. In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, Her Majesty's Commissioner revoked the appointment of Mr. Webster and appointed Mr. Emile Gumbs.