HC Deb 23 July 1907 vol 178 cc1370-1
SIR J. JARDINE

I beg to ask the Prime Minister whether, on consideration of the many social and moral changes going on in India and the vastness of the political, financial, and commercial interests concerned, he can see his way to assigning more time for the discussion of Indian affairs in this House.

SIR H. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN

The House is undoubtedly concerned with political, financial, and commercial interests in India, but I am afraid no further time can be given this session for the subject, and I am afraid that no amount of time would be sufficient if the House sought to control the complex and delicate elements of social and moral changes to which my hon. friend alludes.

SIR H. COTTON (Nottingham, E.)

asked whether the one day given this session was adequate for a fair discharge of the grave responsibility of the House in the government of India.

SIR H. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN

A better opportunity has been given this year than in many years when we never heard of India till the expiring days of the session. Hon. Members have-many opportunities for bringing forward Indian matters.

SIR H. COTTON

Will the right hon. Gentleman give further facilities for debate?

SIR H. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN

No Sir.