HC Deb 06 July 1914 vol 64 c830
85. Mr. WHITEHOUSE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether the Secretary of State for India has considered the inconvenience which arises from time to time owing to the rule which prevents the Viceroy leaving India during his term of office; and whether he proposes to take any action?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Charles Roberts)

My hon. Friend will find that his question is covered by the answer just given by the Prime Minister to the hon. Member for East Nottingham.

Mr. MORRELL

Is this a statutory rule, and, if so, from what year does it date?

Mr. C. ROBERTS

There is a statutory enactment preventing the Viceroy from leaving India if he intends to return to Europe.

Mr. MORRELL

What is the date of that?