§ 2. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether the Report of the Whyte Committee on the new Burma Constitution was sent to the Indian Government in January; if so, why has it not yet been received in England; when does he intend to implement the Constitution by notification or otherwise; and what is the cause of the delay?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe Report has reached the India Office, but, as was explained in reply to a question by the Noble Lord the Member for South Nottingham (Lord H. Cavendish-Bantinck) on 7th March, further action' cannot be taken until the recommendations of the Government of India and the drafts of rules required to give effect to the recommendations have been received and considered. I am sure that the Government of India are dealing with the matter as expeditiously as possible.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODWill the Noble Lord communicate with the Government of India, and endeavour, in the interests of peace in Burma, to expedite this Report?
§ Earl WINTERTONI have already explained that that has been done. I am sure the hon. and gallant Gentleman will recognise that the Government of India have much to engage their attention.