HC Deb 23 November 1909 vol 13 c2
Mr. MACKARNESS

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether it is proposed to lay papers before Parliament relating to the conditions of unrest in India which have been held by the Government to justify the numerous repressive measures directed during the last two years against the freedom of the Press, the right of public meeting, the right of trial by jury, and the right of the subject not to be deprived of his liberty except after sentence by a court of justice?

The UNDER-SECRETARY for INDIA (The Master of Elibank)

The answer is in the negative.

Mr. MACKARNESS

Will no papers be laid at any time?

The MASTER of ELIBANK

I think not.