HC Deb 07 March 1927 vol 203 cc814-5
3. Mr. DALTON

asked the, Under-Secretary of State for India the approximate cost, if any, of the sending of Indian troops to China, as far as the Indian revenues are concerned?

Earl WINTERTON

I would refer to the answer I gave the hon. Member on the 21st February, and to that given by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the hon. Member for Bow and Bromley (Mr. Lansbury) last Thursday.

Mr. DALTON

May we understand that no action will be taken by the Government under Section 22 of the Government of India Act to impose any charge on Indian revenue?

Earl WINTERTON

I think the two replies I have quoted answer the question put by the hon. Gentleman.

8. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether the opinion of the Indian Legislative Assembly was sought before Indian soldiers were sent to Shanghai; and, if so, with what result?

Earl WINTERTON

The answer to the first part is in the negative; the second, therefore, does not arise.

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