§ 12. Mr. FREEMANasked the Secretary of State for India whether Mr. Gandhi has been invited to attend the Federal Structure Committee and/or the Round Table Conference which are meeting in September; and whether he has signified his acceptance of either or both?
§ Mr. FREEMANHas the right hon. Gentleman's attention been called to the statement in "Young India" last week, and, in view of the general invitation sent to the National Congress to participate—and the fact that they themselves have elected Mr. Gandhi to represent them—will he confirm that invitation at the earliest moment?
§ Mr. BENNIt is known to be the desire of the Government that Congress 596 should participate in the conference through its chosen representatives.
§ Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEIs it not the case that the invitations would be to the Congress and that it would be for them to choose a representative?