§ 7. Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCKasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether, with respect to a Resolution which was passed by the Indian Legislative Assembly, in September, asking the Government of India to convey to the Secretary of State the view of the Assembly that the progress made by India on the path of responsible government warrants a re-examination and revision of the constitution at an earlier date than in 1929, he will say what reply he intends to make to this Resolution?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe matter is now engaging the Secretary of State's attention, and I cannot at present make any further statement.
§ Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCKIs the Noble Lord aware of the fact that the Resolution referred to was passed 2002 unanimously by the Legislative Assembly, and will he answer the last part of the question?
§ Earl WINTERTONI am sure the Noble Lord will realise the difficulty of dealing with a matter which involves the gravest constitutional issues by means of answers at question time.