§ 7. Sir J. D. REESasked the Secretary for India whether local governments have reported to the Government of India their opinions on the proposals contained in paragraphs 212 to 295 of the Report on Indian Constitutional Reforms; if not, when such reports may be expected; and when such reports and the draft Bill which is being prepared will be laid before Parliament in order that they may be considered and discussed?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThe Government of India have asked the local governments to communicate their views, if possible, by the 1st November. I am afraid I am not able to assign a date by which copies of these papers will be in the hands of Members, or Parliament asked to undertake the necessary legislation, but not, I think, this Session.