HC Deb 10 March 1930 vol 236 cc891-2
4. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he is yet in a position to state the approximate date of the meeting of the round-table conference on Indian constitutional reforms; and whether he can state the approximate number of delegates he expects to attend?

Mr. BENN

I am afraid that at this stage I can add nothing to the Viceroy's statement.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

With reference to the second part of the question, may I ask my right hon. Friend if it is intended to send a formal invitation to the National Congress to send their representative?

Mr. BENN

That point has been dealt with in the answer I have given.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

If the right hon. Gentleman is not in a position to tell me this, can he let me know next week or later?

Mr. BENN

I am very anxious to give my hon. and gallant Friend all the information at my disposal.