§ Mr. MACKARNESSasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether the Secretary of State has yet received any official information as to whether the cases of the nine British subjects who were deported from Bengal seven months ago without charge or trial have been reconsidered by the Government of India; and whether any determination has been come to as to the length of their exile and imprisonment?
The MASTER of ELIBANKThe officers having custody of the persons detained have reported, in accordance with the terms of the Regulation, and their reports are under the consideration of the Government of India.
§ Mr. MACKARNESSMay I ask when we shall know the result of the consideration which is being given to the report?