HC Deb 10 September 1914 vol 66 cc640-1
36. Sir J. D. REES

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether any steps are being taken, or will be taken, to counteract the organised efforts of Germany to arouse Pan-Islamic feeling against England in India and other British Possessions possessing Mahomedan populations?

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

As regards India, the loyalty, good will and right perception of the princes and peoples of India of all races and religion, as described in the Viceroy's telegram read in the House yesterday, make it clear that any action such as the hon. Member suggests would be superfluous. As regards other British Possessions, I would refer the hon. Member to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and to the Colonial Secretary.