HC Deb 23 February 1931 vol 248 c1731
15. Lieut.-Colonel Sir FREDERICK HALL

asked the Secretary of State for India what action has been taken by the Government of India against those who have again picketed the cloth shops and prevented the sale of English cotton goods?

Mr. BENN

When the law is broken the police exercise the powers with which they are invested. No special action has been taken by the Government of India.

Sir F. HALL

Is picketing still being allowed?

Mr. BENN

I have answered that question. There are powers in existence for preventing it.

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