§ 21. Mr. KINGasked whether the architects have now completed their plans for the secretariat buildings and Government House in the new Delhi; whether these plans will be exhibited in the Tea Room; 1508 and whether a period for criticism and re-consideration will be allowed before the plans are put in hand and the building work is begun?
§ Mr. C. ROBERTSThe Secretary of State understands that the designs and estimates for the buildings are still under preparation. With regard to the rest of the question I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to a similar question on the 13th August last. The matter of publishing the designs for criticism is entirely within the discretion of the Government of India, and the Secretary of State for India does not propose to fetter it.
§ Mr. KINGIs the hon. Gentleman aware that on 30th July, 1912, in the course of the Indian Budget, what was taken to be a promise to exhibit these plans in the Tea Room was given and was so generally interpreted?
§ Mr. C. ROBERTSI hope I may be able to meet my hon. Friend's wishes after a little delay.