§ 17. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSasked the Secretary of State for India whether he has any further explanation, other than that already given, why the Rowlatt Report was not sent here for submission to this House?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThe explanation I have given in reply to previous questions is full and complete. I have nothing to add.
§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether he or the Government of India is taking any steps to deal with the person who made this very foolish mistake?
§ Mr. MONTAGUNo, I cannot. It is a matter, not for me, but for the Government of India.
§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSWill the right hon. Gentleman represent to the Government of India the very great inconvenience to this House in not having this Report, and that whoever is responsible should be severely dealt with?
§ Mr. MONTAGUI have represented to the Government of India the embarrassment which has resulted from the delay in the Report reaching this country. I do not propose to make any suggestions to the Government of India as to the way in which those responsible should be dealt with.