§ 27. Sir J. D. REESasked the Undersecretary of State for India whether the case of Captain Spitta is under the consideration of the Secretary of State in view to a reconsideration of his trial and sentence?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY Of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Charles Roberts)The Secretary of State has considered a memorial received from Mr. (late Captain) J. C. Spitta and other representations made on his behalf, but has found no ground for intervention or for a recommendation for the Royal clemency.
§ Colonel YATEHave any new facts come to light since this trial?
§ Mr. CHARLES ROBERTSI should like notice of that question; but, I believe, none.
§ Sir J. D. REESIs the hon. Gentleman aware there is a very strong feeling that there has been, to some extent at any rate, a miscarriage of justice?
§ Mr. CHARLES ROBERTSI will convey that opinion to the Secretary of State.