very confused approach by the Government. It demonstrates a very confused Government.'' -- Opposition Leader Mr. Frederick Wade on the new Independence Referendum Act.

*** "You're in a snarl-up. We are rushing the clock for the Premier's idea of some way to get Independence through the back door.'' -- Shadow Delegated Affairs Minister Mrs. Lois Browne Evans.

*** "This place has never been more divided on an issue we do not have a mandate for.'' -- Tourism Minister the Hon. C.V. (Jim) Woolridge.

*** "It seems to me that the Premier is having hindsights about these matters, and its better late than never.'' -- Mrs. Lois Browne Evans (PLP).

*** "Do you think Mandela would have allowed de Klerk to pick representatives to fight apartheid?'' -- Mr. Wade on the powers of the Governor to choose members of the Commission of Inquiry into Independence.

*** "For too long in this world white people have been picking black spokesmen.'' -- Mr. Wade.