§ 6. Mr. THURTLEasked the Under-Secretary of State for India how many atrests, if any, have been made under the Bengal Criminal Ordinance Act during the last six months; and when this Act will expire?
§ Earl WINTERTONDuring the six months ended 15th April—the latest date up to which I have particulars—no arrests were made under the Bengal Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1925. The Act will expire in April, 1930.
§ Mr. THURTLEIn view of the fact that it appears that if the necessity for this Act ever existed, it has now disappeared, will the Noble Lord consider, as a gesture of faith in the- Indian people, getting it annulled?
§ Earl WINTERTONNo. The hon. Member, if he is a Member of the House in 1930, can then address a question to me or my successor.