§ MR. C. J. O'DONNELL (Newington, Walworth)I beg to ask the Prime 981 Minister if a day can be allotted immediately after the Whitsuntide holidays to discuss the causes of unrest and discontent in India, in connection especially with the excessive taxation of land and its impoverishment of the people.
§ SIR H. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANMy right hon. friend the Secretary of State for India expressed doubts on Monday as to the desirability, in the public interest, of discussion at the present moment. I share those doubts, and inasmuch as the debate on the Indian financial statement (which I hope will be taken at a very early date after the recess) will afford hon. Members ample opportunity to place their views before the House, I am not prepared to allot a day specially for the purpose.
§ MR. C. J. O'DONNELLWill ample time be given for the discussion of this very important question?
§ SIR H. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANI think a full day for the Indian Budget will give ample time.