HC Deb 12 June 1882 vol 270 cc833-4
MR. O'DONNELL

asked the Secretary of State for India, If he is aware of the practice of appointing relatives of high-placed British officials in India to lucrative situations in the management of large native estates; and, if he has received any complaints on the subject?

THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTON

No, Sir, I am not aware of such a practice, nor have I received any complaints on the subject.

MR. O'DONNELL

asked if the noble Marquess would lay on the Table the letter of resignation of a gentleman in Bengal, who had held one of these appointments?

THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTON

If the hon. Member will put the Question on the Paper, I will make inquiries.