§ 7. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for India whether, besides the conversations at Simla, any discussions have been initiated in the various provinces for the purpose of seeking agreement among the communities as to the future provincial services and other matters arising out of the proposals for a federal structure; and whether provincial round table conferences have been called or are to be called?
§ Mr. BENNInformal discussions on the subject of constitutional reform in 1570 all its aspects have no doubt been taking place all over India, but it is not at present proposed to set up any committees or other bodies in India to deal solely with provincial aspects except in the case of the special problems which arise in connection with the North-West Frontier Province, Sind and Orissa.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYCan the right hon. Gentleman assure me that this matter is not being overlooked as otherwise there will be no federal units decided upon to come into the federation?