HC Deb 24 March 1930 vol 237 c6
12. Major POLE

asked the Secretary of State for India whether any decision has been arrived at in. regard to the date of the elections to the Legislative Assembly and the Provincial Legislative Councils in India; and, if not, whether he can give any indication as to when he hopes to be in a position to make a statement on this matter?

Mr. BENN

I am afraid I cannot yet say.

14. Mr. WELLOCK

asked the Secretary of State for India whether any and, if so, how many of the seats in the Central and Provincial Legislatures in India vacated by resignation following upon the decisions of the Lahore Congress are being contested by Congress members?

Mr. BENN

I am making inquiries and will inform my hon. Friend as soon as I receive the information.