HC Deb 05 February 1908 vol 183 c856
SIR H. COTTON (Nottingham, E.)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for India, whether legislation to amend the Whipping Act in India is in contemplation; and, if so, whether he is in a position to state the nature of the Amendments proposed, and to lay Papers on the subject.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA (Mr. MORLEY,) Montrose Burghs

The Government of India have the question of amending the Whipping Act under consideration, and have consulted local Governments and other important authorities, and legislation for the purpose will be undertaken during the Calcutta session. I am not yet in a position to state the nature of the Amendments proposed, or to lay Papers on the Table.

SIR H. COTTON

Will the right hon. Gentleman lay Papers?

MR. MORLEY

I do not know about that, but I shall be willing to communicate to the House the new rules.