8. Earl WINTERTONasked the Secretary of State for India if he is yet in a position to state when the Conference between representatives of His Majesty's Government in Great Britain and representative Indians will be held; and, if so, whether he is in a position to amplify the information already given in regard to the procedure which the Conference will follow?
§ Mr. BENNI fear I can say nothing in reply to the Noble Lord beyond what was stated by the, Viceroy when recently addressing the Assembly.
Earl WINTERTONCan the right hon. Gentleman say when he is likely to be in a position to make a statement and will he also have regard to the importance of making his announcement to Parliament simultaneously with the announcement made by the Viceroy?
§ Mr. BENNI am aware of the importance of simultaneity; and I will try to observe it. I am conscious of the necessity of keeping Parliament fully informed, and I have done my best to do so.