§ 6. Captain FULLERasked the Secretary of State for India what steps the provincial government are taking to prevent the boycott in Burma of Indian shops now being carried out by Burmese?
§ Sir S. HOAREI am informed by the Government of Burma that no boycott of Indian shops by Burmese is taking place and that there are no indications of such a boycott being contemplated.
§ Captain FULLERIs the right hon. Gentleman prepared to receive information on this subject?
§ Sir S. HOAREYes, certainly.
§ 11. Mr. T. WILLIAMS (for Mr. DAVID GRENFELL)asked the Secretary of State for India the present situation in regard to the disturbances in Burma?
§ Sir S. HOAREI am circulating a statement covering the events of the past week.
§ Following is the statement:
§ Myat Aung and his son Po Saw and one follower surrendered on 13th April with two guns and one revolver. Reports indicate that his gang has split up and that his followers are deserting. Bo We, one of the most important remaining leaders from Henzada, was shot near 1226 Henzada, on the Tharrawaddy border, on 15th April. One civil police constable is reported to have been killed.
§ 12. Mr. WILLIAMS (for Mr. GRENFELL)asked the Secretary of State for India whether, in view of the desirability of making the forthcoming elections in Burma as representative as possible, new electoral rolls are being prepared to include those who have boycotted the previous elections to the Provincial Legislative Council?
§ Sir S. HOARENew electoral rolls have been prepared, and I hope that all persons entitled to vote at the forthcoming elections are, or will be, included in the lists. I have already addressed an inquiry to the Governor of Burma on the point.