§ 32. Mr. LANSBURYasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether his attention has been called to the sentence of seven years' rigorous imprisonment and five years' police supervision passed on Ibrahim Mahmad in the criminal sessions of the High Court of Bombay, on 8th April, 1926, for stealing 36 yards of cloth from the Willingdon Boys' Home; and whether he will make representations to the Government of India to have this sentence inquired into and, if possible, grant a remission of the sentence?
Lord STANLEYI have not seen any report on the case, but the Government of India and Local Governments have power under the law to suspend, remit or commute sentences, and may be expected to take action in any case where the circumstances require it.
§ Mr. LANSBURYWill the Noble Lord request the Under-Secretary of State to make representations on behalf of some Members of this House?