§ 8. Mr. BENNETTasked the Secretary of State for India if it was originally 411 intended that an Indian delegate should accompany Sir Benjamin Robertson on his mission to South Africa to represent Indian interests before the Commission appointed to inquire into laws dealing with the rights of Asiatics; if that intention has been abandoned; and if he is aware of the dissatisfaction which has been expressed in connection with this matter in the Imperial Legislative Council?
§ Mr. FISHERYes, Sir. To the great disappointment of the Viceroy and the Secretary of State it proved impossible at the last moment to arrange for the coordination with Sir Benjamin Robertson of a non-official Indian gentleman. Neither the South African nor the Indian Government is responsible for this.
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GORECan the right hon. Gentleman say why an Indian was prevented from going? Could they not obtain one?
§ Mr. FISHERA distinguished non-official Indian was invited to go on this Commission, but at the last moment he found it impossible to go.