Parliament of Rhodesia
1970–1979 bicameral legislature of Rhodesia
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The Parliament of Rhodesia was the bicameral legislature in Rhodesia from 1970 to 1979. Three general elections were held (namely in 1970, 1974 and 1977).
Parliament of Rhodesia | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| Houses | Senate House of Assembly |
| History | |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Disbanded | 1979 |
| Preceded by | Legislative Assembly |
| Succeeded by | Parliament of Zimbabwe |
| Elections | |
Last House of Assembly election | August 1977 |
| Meeting place | |
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| Parliament building, Salisbury | |
Senate
The upper chamber was called the Senate,[1] and it had 23 members: ten White Rhodesians, ten African chiefs, and three persons appointed by the President of Rhodesia.[2] The President of the Senate was the presiding officer. The Senate had only delaying powers for legislation.
House of Assembly
The lower chamber was called the House of Assembly, and it had popularly elected 66 members, organised in Westminster style. 50 of the members were non-Africans and 16 of the members were African. The parliamentary term was five years. The Speaker of the House was the presiding officer.
| No. | Speaker | Party | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Col. Albert Rubidge Washington Stumbles | RF | 1970 – 31 December 1972 | [6][7] |
| 2 | George Holland Hartley | RF | 27 March 1973 – 1979 | [7] |