§ 2. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Under-Secretary of State for India what are the reasons for the continued refusal to allow Mr. B. G. Horniman, editor of the "Bombay Chronicle," to return to India?
§ Mr. RICHARDSThe Governments of India and Bombay, in consideration of Mr. Horniman's history while he was in India, and of his published writings since his deportation, have repeatedly decided against allowing him to return. Only a few days ago the Government of India, in the Legislative Assembly, resisted a Motion for permitting him to return, and it would be difficult for my Noble Friend to insist, in the present condition of Indian affairs, that they should withdraw their objections.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYDoes the hon. Gentleman consider it right that a man should be deprived of his livelihood without any chance of making a defence or any sort of public inquiry?
§ Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEDo we understand that it is the hon. Gentleman's idea that this order should be rescinded? The last part of his answer gives that impression.