§ 54. Sir J. WARDLAW-MILNEasked the Secretary of State for India whether he will make a statement as to the action taken by the Government of Bombay in connection with the closing of the bullion market in that city as had been asked for by the Congress party; and, particularly, what action has been taken against those responsible for the intimidation of brokers to prevent their dealing with the British banks?
§ Mr. BUTLERPicketing of brokers and others in Bombay in connection with the bullion market has occurred at times and many picketers have been arrested. I have no information regarding a request by the Congress party to close the market.
§ Sir J. WARDLAW-MILNEMay I ask my hon. Friend whether, if information to that effect reaches the right hon. Gentleman the Secretary of State, he will 1080 see to it that action is taken to imprison those people?
§ Mr. BUTLERWe shall be very glad to receive any information upon this point.