§ 7. Brigadier-General CLIFTON BROWNasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether his attention has been called to the resolution passed by the Native Princes of India last week; and whether he can reassure them as to the position of the British connection and of the treaties made between them and the British Crown?
§ Earl WINTERTONI have seen the reports contained in the newspapers. Official information of the proceedings of the Chamber of Princes has not yet been received.
Brigadier-General BROWNMay I ask when the report of the Butler Committee will be issued, arid whether the Indian Princes will be asked for their opinion on the report before legislation is passed?
§ Earl WINTERTONIf my hon. and gallant Friend will look at the question, he will see that that point does not arise. Perhaps he will put a question on the Paper.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODCan the Noble Lord give us any idea when the Butler Committee is likely to report?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe Butler Committee has reported, but I am not in a position to say if and when the report will be published.