§ 2. Mr. BERNAYSasked the Secretary of State for India whether the Franchise Committee will make an Interim Report on its labours; and, if so, when that Report will be published?
§ Sir S. HOAREI understand that the Committee is now engaged on a report, and that it is hoped to complete it by the end of April. I am not in a position to indicate a date for publication.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODCan the right hon. Gentleman say when he will get the report?
§ Sir S. HOAREI should say some time in May.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODWill their report commit this House definitely to a system of indirect elections?
§ Sir S. HOARENone of these reports will commit this House to anything.