§ 1. Brigadier - General CLIFTON BROWNasked the Secretary of State for India whether, in view of the unrest and sedition which has continued in British India of recent years, he will consult with the rulers of Indian States in whose territories law and order has been well maintained as to common measures being taken against these disruptive elements?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Wedgwood Benn)I see no reason for suggesting to the authorities in India, who are responsible for the maintenance of law and order, that they should make any special approach to the rulers of Indian States.
2. Brigadier-General BROWNasked the Secretary of State for India whether he has received copies of resolutions passed by the Moslem Federation at Delhi and toy landholders of the United Provinces at Lucknow deploring the efforts by Congress leaders to disturb the peace of village life in India and denouncing the spirit of revolution and Communism gradually creeping over the country; what steps the Government of India is taking in the country to counteract these activities; and whether he will see that both these bodies have representation on the proposed round table conference?
§ Mr. BENNI have seen Press reports of the resolutions referred to. Answers to the other questions will be found in the Viceroy's speech of 25th January and his proclamation on 1st November last.
Brigadier-General BROWNHas the right hon. Gentleman had his attention 894 drawn to a very successful meeting of the Moslem Federation outside Delhi, in the country, in which they exposed the propaganda of Ghandi and his people, and will he not support these loyal bodies in order to get law and order in the villages of India?