HC Deb 23 June 1924 vol 175 c4
5. Mr. LANSBURY

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he has now received a copy of the evidence and the judgment given against the prisoners recently on trial for sedition at Cawnpore; and whether he will lay a full and complete statement of the proceedings at these trials upon the Table of the House?

Mr. RICHARDS

I have not yet received the Papers referred to and cannot say if my Noble Friend will decide that Papers shall be laid before the House.

Lieut.-Colonel JAMES

Is it a fact that subscribers to the defence fund will be supplied with free copies?

Mr. LANSBURY

When any papers arrive will the House have an opportunity of seeing them?

Mr. RICHARDS

That depends on the view that the Secretary of State takes of them.

Mr. LANSBURY

Have we no views on them?

HON. MEMBERS

No.

Mr. LANSBURY

Wait until they come!