§ Sir PHILIP MAGNUSasked the Under Secretary for India whether, with reference to the resignation by Dr. Jackson of his principalship of the Sind College, his attention has been drawn to a pamphlet published by Dr. Jackson, in which it is stated that the resolution of the board which caused him to resign his position was passed on the strength of misrepresentation of facts, which have never been investigated; and whether, having regard to the desirability of improving the character of the education given in the Sind College, he will now cause an inquiry to be instituted into all the circumstances attending Dr. Jackson's resignation?
§ Mr. MONTAGUDr. Jackson's pamphlet has been brought to the notice of the Secrtary of State. The Sind College is a private institution managed by a board of twenty members, of whom a small minority are necessarily officials of Government. The college is in receipt of a Grant-in-Aid from Government. The Secretary of State is not prepared to reopen the question of Dr. Jackson's resignation, which was voluntary and taken on his own responsibility. The Secretary of State is, however, in communication with 601 the Government of Bombay on the general question of the management of the college.