§ MR. O'DONNELLasked the Under Secretary of State for India, Whether his attention has been called to the fact that Mr. Maclean, collector, of Salem, has been publicly accused of not being on circuit duty during the Salem riots when be represented himself to be so engaged 586 as an excuse for absence from the scene of disturbance; and, what steps Government intend to take in the matter?
§ MR. J. K. CROSSSir, statements to the effect indicated in the hon. Member's Question have appeared in one or two of the Indian newspapers. No official information on the subject has been received by the India Office; but the Government of Madras will, no doubt, take any action in the matter that may appear to them necessary.