§ 66. Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOXasked the Secretary of State for India whether, with a view to allaying the fears of the minority communities in India, he will make a statement that no settlement of the India problem will be accepted which does not assure to every minority safety of person, safety of religion, and safety of property?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Wedgwood Benn)I would refer the hon. and gallant Gentleman to the Prime Minister's statement at the conclusion of the Round Table Conference.
§ Sir A. KNOXDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think it worth while repeating the statement?
§ Mr. BENNIf the hon. and gallant Member thinks that something is to be gained by re-emphasising that statement, his purpose will be served by his question to-day.