HC Deb 23 December 1929 vol 233 cc1872-3
5. Mr. THURTLE

asked the Secretary of State for India whether the Government of India intends to allow the Bengal Criminal Law Amendment Act to lapse in April of next year?

Mr. BENN

I am not in a position at make any statement on this subject at present.

Mr. THURTLE

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that this Measure was introduced to meet a special emergency which has, admittedly, now passed away?

Mr. BENN

All the circumstances will be considered.