§ 16. Mr. HORRABINasked the Secretary of State for India whether every facility is being afforded to the accused in the Meerut conspiracy case for the purposes of the preparation and conduct of their defence: if he is aware that the correspondence of the prisoners with their friends in this country has been interfered with; and whether the freedom formerly allowed to the prisoners as regards correspondence can be restored?
§ Mr. BENNAll the usual facilities are being afforded to the accused in the Meerut Conspiracy case for the conduct of their defence. The rules as to their correspondence are those in general application in the Province to persons undergoing trial.
§ Mr. HOLFORD KNIGHTIs the preliminary hearing of this case still proceeding, or has it been suspended?
§ Mr. STEPHENDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think that this case should be stopped altogether?