HC Deb 23 June 1930 vol 240 cc781-2
1. Mr. FREEMAN (for Mr. MARDYJONES)

asked the Secretary of State for India if he can now state what is the total number of members and ex-members of the Legislative Assembly who are now in gaol in connection with the nonviolence civil disobedience movement in India, together with the total number of members of provincial councils from each province now in gaol?

Mr. BENN

I have asked for figures as to the numbers of members and ex-members of the Assembly and Provincial Councils who have been sentenced, and I will supply them to my hon. Friend on their receipt from the Government of India.

6. Mr. WINTERTON (for Mr. MARDY-JONES)

asked the Secretary of State for India whether the Government proposes to declare a general amnesty for all political prisoners in India now interned, after or without trial, as an act of grace preparatory to the summoning of the proposed round-table conference next autumn?

Mr. BENN

In the present circumstances, I fear this suggestion cannot be entertained.

Mr. CHURCHILL

Not a single syllable of that answer was audible in any part of the House. May we know what the answer was?

Mr. BENN

In the present circumstances, I fear this suggestion cannot be entertained.