HC Deb 02 June 1931 vol 253 cc18-9
29. Mr. HACKING

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he has anything he can report to the House regarding the present economic situation in India, with special reference to the condition of the cotton manufacturing industry in that country?

Mr. BENN

I fear it is impossible to make a general statement within the limits of a short reply, but I have given a good deal of information recently on particular points, and will endeavour to answer any further specific questions which may be put.

Mr. HACKING

Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that, as a result of his efforts, the Bombay mill-owners are still more prosperous?