Sir HERBERT ROBERTSasked whether, in view of the fact that statistics as to the convictions for drunkenness are given in the Annual Excise Report for Bengal, representations will be made to the other local governments to furnish similar information in their future Excise Reports?
§ Mr. MONTAGUI find that the reports of the other provinces, with one exception, give figures showing cases of drunkenness which have come under the cognisance of the police, though the form of return differs from that used in Bengal. The attention of the Government of India will be drawn to the hon. Member's suggestion, in case they should feel justified in imposing upon the provincial governments the duty of furnishing uniform returns.