§ 49. Sir CHARLES OMANasked the Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that, owing to the attitude of mobs in Bombay, it has not been safe for English women to shop in streets where the principal European shops are situated; and whether any measures to meet the situation have been taken by the Government of Bombay?
§ Mr. BENNI have no information as to the truth of the allegation in the first part of the question, but the hon. Member may rest assured that the endeavour to maintain law and order is the constant preoccupation of the Bombay Government and their officers.
§ Sir C. OMANMay I ask whether there is not First hand information to this effect, and whether the right hon. Gentleman is not aware that it has been impossible for many days to shop in the streets of Bombay? Can he tell me whether that is so at the present moment?