HC Deb 19 December 1919 vol 123 cc946-7

(1) At the expiration of ten years after the passing of this Act the Secretary of State shall submit for the approval of both Houses of Parliament the names of persons to act as a Commission for the purposes of this Section.

(2) The persons whose names are so submitted, subject to the approval of, and to any alterations made, by Parliament shall be a Commission for the purpose of inquiring into the working of the system of government the growth of education. and the development of representative institutions, in British India, and matters connected therewith, and the Commission shall report as to whether and to what extent it is desirable to establish the principle of responsible government, or to extend, modify, or restrict the degree of responsible government then existing therein, including the question whether the establishment id second chambers of time local legislatures is or is not desirable.

(3) The Commission shall also inquire into and report on any other matter affecting British India and the provinces which may be referred to the Commission by the Secretary of State.

Leave out the words "both Houses of Parliament "and- insert instead thereof the words "His Majesty."—Agreed to.

In Sub-section (2) leave out the words "subject to the approval of and to any alteration made by Parliament" and insert instead thereof the words "if approved by His Majesty."—Agreed to.

In Sub-section (3) leave out the words "the Secretary of State "and insert instead thereof the words "His Majesty."—Agreed to.