HC Deb 09 June 1931 vol 253 cc810-1
61. Mr. BRACKEN

asked the Secretary of State for India whether His Majesty's Government will ensure that the delegation representing the Untouchables at future meetings of the Round. Table Conference or any of its committees will have representation proportionate to that granted to the Hindus?

Mr. BENN

The Depressed Classes are represented on the Conference and the question of their representation on the Federal Structure Committee is being considered.

Mr. BRACKEN

Will the Secretary of State answer the question as to the proportion of representation to be granted? I did not ask if they were granted, but what is the proportion to be granted?

Mr. BENN

It has never been the policy that the proportion of delegates at the Round Table Conference should be worked out on a population basis.