§ 4. Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Secretary of State for India whether any steps have been taken to give effect to the amendments of the Indian Trades Union Act of 1926, which were recommended by the Royal Commission on Labour in India?
§ Sir S. HOAREI have no information but will inquire if the hon. Member so desires.
§ 11. Mr. McENTEEasked the Secretary of State for India the number of trade unions in India registered under the Indian Trades Union Act, 1926, up to 31st March of this year, and the total membership of the trade unions so registered?
§ Sir S. HOAREThe number of trade unions registered under the Act up to the 30th September, 1931 (the latest date for which the information is available) was 138. I have no complete or up-to-date information as to the total membership but I am sending the hon. Member a statement giving the membership of each union at the latest date for which the information is available.