HC Deb 28 July 1930 vol 242 c3
1. Mr. DAY

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he has any information with reference to any persons who are at present in prison without trial in India under Regulation 111 of 1818; and will he give particulars?

The SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Wedgwood Benn)

The position is the same as it was when I answered a similar question by my hon. Friend on 5th May.

Mr. DAY

Can my right hon. Friend say whether the men who are detained have been accused of seditious activities in India?

Mr. BENN

I can give the hon. Member particulars if he will put down a question.

Mr. MARDY JONES

What is the reason why the right hon. Gentleman cannot give the names and the number of these persons?

Mr. BENN

The information as to the number was given, as I have stated in my answer of 5th May.

Mr. JONES

Can we have the names?

Mr. BENN

I will consider that point. The information is not asked for in the question.

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