§ 50. Sir CHARLES HENRYasked the Prime Minister whether the representatives from India on the Imperial War Council have been consulted as regards the decision of the Government to introduce a Bill which would contain a provision for the extension of the franchise to women; and if he can state the views of the representatives of India as to the effect of that extension of the franchise to women in the United Kingdom is likely to have in that country?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWNo, Sir; the representatives of India have not been consulted on this question of the domestic policy of Great Britain.
§ Sir C. HENRYIs it not a fact that India is in a different position from the Colonies?