§ 70. Mr. LEACHasked if the Government of India is encouraging the formation of land banks in India to assist the 2654 natives financially, at reasonable rates of interest, and thus save them from falling into the hands of extortionate moneylenders?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThe answer is in the affirmative. The hon. Member will find an account of what is being done to promote co-operative credit societies and central banks at page 49 of the Return presented to Parliament on 28th May, 1912, on the moral and material progress of India during the year 1910–11.
§ Mr. KEIR HARDIECan the Under-Secretary take any steps to prevent the use of the term "natives" in this question; it is held to be very offensive to Indians.
§ Mr. MONTAGUPerhaps the hon. Member will make that representation to the hon. Member who asks the question.