§ 12. Sir C. YATEasked the Secretary of State for India whether Mohammed Ali and Shaukat Ali and the four others who it is reported have been convicted and sentenced to two years' rigorous imprisonment are by birth subjects of British 184 India or of native states; if the latter, of what states; and what is the birthplace and parentage of Mr. Gandhi?
§ Mr. MONTAGUMohammed Ali and Shaukat Ali are by birth subjects of the State of Rampur in the United Provinces. All the other accused are described as residents of places in British India. Mr. Gandhi's father was the Diwan of the State of Porebandar in Kathiawar.
§ Sir W. DAVISONWill the right hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of deporting Gandhi to his native State, to see whether that native State can deal with him?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat does not arise out of the question.