HC Deb 30 November 1931 vol 260 c732
8. Mr. HANNON

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that the findings of the Dalal Commission which recently inquired into the disturbances in Kashmir have failed to satisfy the Moslem community in that State; and if the commission now presided over by Mr. Middleton will make a further report upon matters considered by the Dalal Commission?

Sir S. HOARE

I have seen Press reports to the effect stated in the first part of the question. The inquiry entrusted by His Highness the Maharaja to Mr. Middleton is concerned with the period subsequent to that covered by the report of the Dalal Committee.

Mr. HANNON

Will any step be taken to mollify the bitter feeling among the Moslem community in Kashmir? Can the Middleton Commission do anything to ease the wounds which have been opened?

Sir S. HOARE

It is for that very object that the commission was appointed. Every possible step is being taken to allay those feelings of discontent.