§ 9. Lieut.-Colonel Sir WALTER SMILESasked the Secretary of State for India if he will secure the co-operation of the Royal Navy to prevent the smuggling of firearms into Bengal?
§ Sir S. HOAREThe prevention of the smuggling of arms into Bengal by sea is a problem which has for many years engaged the earnest attention of the Government of India. The measures adopted involve the closest co-operation between the police and Customs authorities. I do not think that this is a matter in which the Royal Navy could usefully co-operate.