§ 1. Mr. DALTONasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether the Government of India is appointing a committee to investigate the opium traffic in India; if so, what are the terms of reference; and whether the committee will include independent members?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Earl Winterton)The Government of India announced in June, 1926, that they had been considering 3 suggestions for an inquiry of the kind referred to by the hon. Member, but had decided that it was unnecessary.
§ Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEIf there is an inquiry at any time, will steps be taken to see that the tremendous sacrifices made by the Government and peoples of India are brought out?