§ 75. Mr. MARLEYasked the Secretary of State for India whether the inquiry conducted by Mr. Fitzpatrick, at the instance of the Government of India, into the allegations contained in the 2396 Indictment of Patiala has yet finished its work; and whether he has yet received any report from the Government of India on the matter?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Wedgwood Benn)I have not yet received any information from the Government of India as to the progress of the inquiry.
§ Mr. MARLEYWill my right hon. Friend urge upon the Government of India the necessity for getting an early reply in view of the fact that the Maharajah is coming to the Imperial Conference?
§ Mr. BENNMy information is that the inquiry was to be opened at Dalhousie on 9th June, and as far as I know it is proceeding, but I have not any information particularly about it.
§ Mr. MARLEYMay I ask my right hon. Friend if he does not know that the inquiry finished on 13th of June after calling two witnesses?
§ Mr. BENNI am referring to official information. As far as official information is concerned, the position is as I have stated it in answer to the hon. Gentleman's question.