HC Deb 14 July 1930 vol 241 cc894-5
4. Sir A. KNOX

asked the Secretary of State for India what were the terms of reference laid before the two judges prior to the recent inquiry into events at Peshawar?

5. Major GRAHAM POLE

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he will lay upon the Table of the House the report of Sir Shah Muhammed Suleiman and Mr. Panckridge on the disturbances at Peshawar city on the 23rd April, together with the evidence which was given before the inquiry?

8. Mr. WELLOCK

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he has received the report of the Peshawar Inquiry Committee; and, if so, what action he proposes to take in the matter?

Mr. BENN

The terms of reference are quoted at the beginning of the report of the Peshawar Disturbances Inquiry Committee, a copy of which has been placed in the Library. I will add a copy of the Government of India's covering resolution, showing their conclusions, as soon as I receive it.

Sir A. KNOX

Does not the right hon. Gentleman consider that these inquiries into the actions of local officials tend to undermine the prestige of these officials?

Mr. WELLOCK

Does the Secretary of State propose to take any action with regard to the use of armoured cars?

Mr. BENN

I have answered that question in the first part of my reply, saying that I will put in the Library a copy of the Resolution of the Government of India.

Major POLE

May I ask for a reply to the last part of my question?

Mr. BENN

I will look into that matter, but I am afraid I cannot answer that at the moment.