§ 5. Mr. FREEMANasked the Secretary of State for India whether the Government of India have considered the request from the Fiji Indian community for the appointment of an agent to the Government of India in Fiji; and whether he will consider the desirability of bringing the question of such an appointment before the Government of India?
§ Mr. BENNI am not aware that any recent request has been made to the Government of India by the Indian community in Fiji in regard to this matter. As my hon. Friend is no doubt aware, an officer possessing special Indian experience and language qualifications was appointed in 1926 as Secretary for Indian Affairs to advise the Governor on matters affecting British Indians in the colony. It has also been agreed that, subject to certain conditions, a representative of the 8 Government of India may visit the colony from time to time to examine and report on specific questions of Indian interest.
§ Mr. FREEMANIf such a suggestion is made, will the right hon. Gentleman give it his consideration?