§ 4. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Under-Secretary of State for India 167 whether the General Council of the Burmese Associations, while discussing the advisability of co-operating in the formation of the new Legislative Council, was served with notices under the Criminal Procedure Code and declared to be an illegal meeting; whether the local Government authorised this action by the police; and, if so, on what grounds?
§ Earl WINTERTONI have no knowledge of the circumstances alleged.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODThere were telegrams in the Press two or three days ago!
§ Earl WINTERTONI am not responsible for what is in the Press.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODWould it be possible for the Noble Lord to make inquiries?
§ Earl WINTERTONYes, I will do so.