§ 3. Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEasked the Under-Secretary of state for India whether he is now able to state what action has been taken with regard to the magistrate censured by the chief justice of Lahore in his judgment delivered on 18th November, 1927?
§ Earl WINTERTONI am still in the position indicated by my answer to the hon. Member's question of 23rd April, but will ascertain when a decision is likely to be reached.
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEIn view of the grave strictures of the judge in this case, and the fact that nearly six months have elapsed, can the Noble Lord indicate when he will be in a position to give a definite answer?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe hon. Member will realise that more than one authority has to consider this matter; full consideration is being given to it, and I regret that I am unable to tell him even approximately when a decision will be reached.