HC Deb 03 March 1930 vol 236 c3
3. Mr. WARDLAW-MILNE

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he is now in a position to give the House any information as to the probable date of publication of the Report of the Simon Commission?

7. Earl WINTERTON

asked the Secretary of State for India when the Report of the Statutory Commission under the Government of India Act will be published?

9. Lord ERSKINE

asked the Secretary of State for India when he expects to receive the Report of the Simon Commission?

Mr. BENN

In reply to these questions the Chairman of the Commission has been good enough to inform me as follows: The Commission would be very glad to find themselves able to put their Report in the Secretary of State's hands, for submission to the King, soon after Easter; and no time is being wasted; but the work is so laborious and the range of subjects so large that it is as yet impossible to make a definite statement.

Mr. WARDLAW-MILNE

Will the Government consider making some declaration as early as possible of the probable date of the Conference?

Mr. BENN

This matter, of course, is engaging our constant attention. I can-not say more than that at the moment.

12. Major GRAHAM POLE

asked the Secretary of State for India whether arrangements are being made for the simultaneous publication of the Report of the Statutory Commission in India and this country?

Mr. BENN

Yes, Sir.

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