§ 12. Mr. THURTLEasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that in certain states in Rajputana and Kathiawar a system of slavery in respect of domestic and personal servants prevails, and that such persons are transferred, exchanged, and sold like chattels; and whether any representations have been made by the paramount power to the feudatories concerned regarding the continued existence of this system?
§ Earl WINTERTONI would refer the lion. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Bristol, East (Mr. W. Baker), who asked a similar question on 14th November last.