§ 78. Mr. BECKETTasked the Secretary of State for India whether any flogging has been inflicted during the recent disturbances in India; if so, how many persons have been flogged; and under what authority this punishment has been given?
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs my right hon. Friend taking any steps to deal with the false rumours that are being spread, and are doing a great deal of harm?
§ Mr. BENNI have given to the House of Commons, at every opportunity, the fullest information in my possession, and that is the best that I can do.
§ Mr. BECKETTIn view of the unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I beg to give notice that I will raise the matter on the Adjournment.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs my right hon. Friend aware that these statements—
§ Mr. SPEAKERNotice has been given that the matter will be raised on the Adjournment.