GENERAL ELECTIONS TO LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Fixing of Date for Introduction of New Constitution

Mr Speaker: I have received a further reply from His Excellency the Governor dated the 19th of January, 1959, to the Address sent to him pursuant to the resolution of this Assembly passed on the 4th day of December, 1958, in relation to the date for the introduction of the new Constitution. It reads as follows : -

"Sir,

I have the honour to reply to your letter numbered S/LA 6/55 and dated the 4th December, 1958 in which you conveyed to me the terms of a resolution made by the Legislative Assembly on that day.

2. It is intended to dissolve the present Legislative Assembly on or before the 2nd April 1959 and within 60 days of such dissolution to hold general elections to the Legislative Assembly under the provisions of the Singapore Colony (Electoral Provisions) Order in Council, 1958. I shall appoint the Monday immediately following the general elections as the day when the Singapore (Constitution) Order in Council, 1958 shall come into operation. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, (Sgd.) W. A. C. Goode, Governor."