§ 5. Sir A. KNOXasked the Secretary of State for India on how many occasions has each of the British delegates to the third Round Table Conference attended the discussions?
§ Mr. BUTLERMy right hon. Friend is unable to supply details in regard to this matter. It is scarcely necessary for me to add that, so far as their other responsibilities have permitted, the British Parliamentary delegates have been most assiduous in their duties as members of the Round Table Conference, both at the actual sessions and otherwise. My right hon. Friend is sure that their services have been appreciated by their colleagues in all sections of the Conference.
§ Sir A. KNOXHas not the enforced absence of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs been a great disadvantage to this Conference?
§ Mr. BUTLERIn my reply to the original question I used the words: "So far as their other responsibilities have permitted."
§ Sir A. KNOXBut has it not been a great disadvantage to the Conference?