HC Deb 16 May 1899 vol 71 cc734-5
SIR H. H. FOWLER (Wolverhampton, E.)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for India whether the despatch from the Government of India, No. 129, dated 5th May, 1898, was signed by all the members of the Viceroy's Council.

LORD G. HAMILTON

Yes, Sir; the despatch was signed by the Viceroy and by all the members of his Council.

MR. MACLEAN

Are these members of the Viceroy's Council the same who agreed with the Viceroy in reversing his predecessor's decision?

LORD G. HAMILTON

Yes, I believe they are. As the hon. Member is aware, when people got more accurate information on a subject they sometimes change their opinions.