HC Deb 11 April 1932 vol 264 cc528-9
2. Mr. BERNAYS

asked 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. HOARE

I 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 WEDGWOOD

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when he will get the report?

Sir S. HOARE

I should say some time in May.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Will their report commit this House definitely to a system of indirect elections?

Sir S. HOARE

None of these reports will commit this House to anything.