§ 6. Major POLEasked the Secretary of State for India whether he can give information showing the total contraction of the currency in India since the 31st March, 1925?
§ Sir S. HOAREThe total net contraction of the currency in India from 1st April, 1925, to 31st March, 1931, was Rs.101 ½ crores. Since March, 1931, net contraction of the currency has amounted to a further Rs.25 crores approximately.
§ Mr. MILLSCan the right hon. Gentleman say if that coincides with the adoption of the gold standard in India?
§ Sir S. HOAREThat point does not arise out of the question. If the hon. Member wishes to ask a question on the subject, I must ask him to put it on the Paper.