§ 37. Sir A. KNOXasked the Secretary of State for India for what reason the party of convicts who recently overpowered the police escort near Narwana was being convoyed from the Andamans to Lahore; what number of these prisoners made good their escape; and whether an inquiry is being held into the incident?
§ Sir S. HOAREI am awaiting a report on this subject, and I will communicate with my hon. and gallant Friend when I receive it.
§ Sir A. KNOXWill the right hon. Gentleman say why these people were transferred from the Andamans? Would it not be much better to leave them there?
§ Sir S. HOAREI do not think that that question arises out of the reply.
§ Sir A. KNOXThe question definitely asks why these people were being transferred from the Andamans?
§ Sir S. HOAREI will look into that point and let my hon. and gallant Friend know.
§ Mr. LANSBURYWhen the right hon. Gentleman gets the report, will he circulate it?
§ Sir S. HOARECertainly.