HC Deb 28 March 1904 vol 132 cc835-6
MR. TREVELYAN (Yorkshire, W.R., Elland)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for India whether, if fighting takes place as a consequence of the advance of the Political Mission into Tibet, the Government will recognise the expedition as a military one, and take the necessary steps to secure the consent of both Houses of Parliament, as required by law.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA (Mr. BRODRICK,) Surrey, Guildford

His Majesty's Government will undoubtedly comply with the law as expressed in Sections 54 and 55 of the Act for the better government of India.

MR. FLYNN (Cork County, N.)

Has the consent of the Suzerain Power been obtained?

MR. LOUGH (Islington. W.)

And when shall we have the promised opportunity of debating the matter in this House?

MR. BRODRICK

I do not know that any such promise has been given.

MR. FLYNN

repeated his Question.

MR.SPEAKER

Order, order! That does not arise out of the Question on the Paper.