§ 13. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for India what cost has been incurred by the Government of India to date in connection with the Meerut trial?
§ Mr. BENNI would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply given to the hon. and gallant Member for Epsom (Commander Southby) on 26th January. I have no later information.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIn view of the financial situation in India, are any special steps being taken to hasten this trial and thus cut down the costs?
§ Mr. BENNWe have made every endeavour to shorten the trial, but I hesitate to do any more as the proceedings are now concerned with the defence.
§ Mr. STEPHENHas the possible release of these prisoners been taken into consideration in connection with the questions that are being discussed?