§ 48. Commander OLIVER LOCKER-LAMPSONasked the Secretary of State for India whether it is proposed to issue an invitation to Mr. Gandhi to visit this country for the purpose of taking part in the next Round Table Conference?
§ Mr. BENNI would draw the hon. and gallant Member's attention to the speech of the Prime Minister at the concluding session of the Round Table Conference, and also to the statement issued on 5th March, in which he will find expressed clearly the desire of His Majesty's Government that Congress should be represented at the renewed discussions.
§ Commander LOCKER - LAMPSONDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think 1626 it advisable that Mr. Gandhi, in present circumstances, should not visit this country?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat appears to be a mere matter of opinion.