§ 4. Mr. FREEMANasked the Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that the policy of maintaining a fixed rate for the rupee and the present proposal of pegging it on to sterling adversely affects conditions of living in India; and whether His Majesty's Government will consider the desirability of granting the Indian legislature permission to discuss this matter and decide their own policy on a free vote of the elected representatives?
§ Sir S. HOARE.As a decision has already been taken, the question of submitting the matter for decision to a free vote of the Indian Legislature does not arise. I note in the Press that the matter has been discussed by the Assembly.
§ Mr. WELLOCKIn view of the adverse vote on that issue, will not the Government reconsider it?
§ Sir S. HOARENo, Sir.