HC Deb 12 March 1908 vol 185 c1708
MR. REES

To ask the Secretary of State for India whether the reform proposals now under consideration contemplate the nomination of an European non official, in order to represent the European community of Southern India.

MR. REES

To ask the Secretary of State for India whether the reform proposals now under consideration contemplate the representation of the planting and manufacturing interests of Northern India by the appointment to the Imperial Legislative Council of nominees of the Indian Tea and Behar Planters Associations, and of nominees of the Bengal and Upper India Chambers of Commerce.

(Answered by Mr. Secretary Morley.) I may, perhaps, answer this Question and the one next following it together. The Government of India have not yet submitted their detailed proposals in definite form, and I am not aware what suggestions they may contain. All the points raised by the hon. Member will no doubt receive due consideration.