HC Deb 28 October 1918 vol 110 c1090
16. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked the Secretary of State for India whether Professor Ramsay Muir, of Manchester, has been retained in India at the public expense to speak in favour of the proposed reforms; and, if so, whether this was done by the India Office or by the Indian Government?

Mr. MONTAGU

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. At the instance of the Government of India, Manchester University have granted Professor Muir leave of absence after the completion of the work of the Calcutta University Commission to deliver a course of lectures on the War at Indian universities and colleges.

Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

Who is paying the expenses of Professor Ramsay Muir?

Mr. MONTAGU

I do not know what is the arrangement between the Manchester University and the Government of India.

18. Mr. COTTON

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he can give the names of the additional members who are to be appointed to represent the various Indian Presidencies and Provinces on the Franchise and Functions Committees which have been set up in connection with the Report presented to Parliament on constitutional reform in India?

Mr. MONTAGU

As appointments will be made by the local Governments as each Province comes under examination, I am not yet able to give the names.