§ MR. WEIR (Ross and Cromarty)To ask the Secretary of State for India, in view of the fact that in the contracts made with coolies for labour in Assam there is no stipulation for repatriation, and that few are ever able to return to their homes at the end of the term of contract for want of funds, will he consider the expediency of recommending the Government of India to take such steps as may be necessary to secure arrangements for repatriation in all labour contracts of this character.
(Answered by Secretary Lord George Hamilton.) I do not admit that coolies who emigrate to Assam are ordinarily unable to return home for want of funds, and I see no necessity for making the recommendation suggested to the Government of India.