§ 12. Mr. MARLEYasked the Secretary of State for India what is the total number of journals and newspapers which have ceased publication since the promulgation of the Press ordinance?
§ Mr. BENNI have not been able in the time available to obtain complete figures, but the Government of India estimate that the approximate numbers are 40 newspapers and 17 weekly or bi-weekly periodicals. There are indications that some of these will shortly resume publication.
§ Mr. BECKETTMay I ask my right hon. Friend if he remembers some of the very eloquent speeches which we have heard from him with regard to the freedom of the Press?