1948 Barbadian general election explained

General elections were held in Barbados on 13 December 1948.^[1] The Barbados Labour Party remained the largest party, winning 12 of the 24 seats in the House of Assembly. It was the last election held before the introduction of universal suffrage in 1950.^{[2] [3]}

Aftermath

Following the elections K.N.R. Husbands was elected Speaker, becoming the first black man to hold the position.^[3] In 1949 Muriel Hanschell was appointed to the Legislative Council, becoming the first female member of Parliament.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Gary Lewis (1999) White Rebel: The Life and Times of TT Lewis, p124
2. Web site: History . 2024-10-25 . Electoral & Boundaries Commission Barbados . en-US.
3. Web site: The History . 2024-10-25 . Barbados Parliament.
4. http://caribbeanelections.com/bb/education/women.asp Women in Politics in Barbados