§ 50. Sir C. OMANasked the Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that the Viceroy, arriving to address the Legislature at Simla on 9th July, was greeted with a seditious and treasonable demonstration on the part of a body of Congress women volunteers imported into Simla from a college in the Punjab; and whether any steps have been taken to stop such demonstrations?
§ Mr. BENNI have seen references to this incident in the Press. I must leave it to the authorities in India to deal with matters of this kind.
§ Sir C. OMANIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this deputation was composed of students from a Government endowed college, and can he tell me whether the authorities of the college have taken proper measures to deal with persons who deliberately insult the highest power in the realm and who travel long journeys to carry out their purpose?
§ Mr. BENNAs I have pointed out in my reply, I propose to leave the authorities in India to deal with matters of this kind.