§ *MR. REES (Montgomery Boroughs)I beg to ask the Under-Secretary of State for India whether the Madras Land Estates Bill of 1905 has yet received the assent of the Viceroy; and whether he is aware that the Amendments made in the original Bill, subsequently it is believed to the receipt of a despatch from the Secretary of State, have not satisfied the Madras Landholders' Association in regard to the new provisions respecting right of occupancy, waste lands, purchased lands, compulsory commutation, prohibition of contracts, and enhancement of rent.
§ MR. BUCHANANNo intimation that the Governor-General has signified his assent to the law in question has been received. The Secretary of State is aware that the amendments made by the Madras Legislature have failed to satisfy the Landholders' Association.
§ *MR. REESIs there a memorial from the Landowners' Association under the consideration of the India Office?
§ MR. BUCHANANYes.