HC Deb 08 February 1932 vol 261 c467
28. Mr. G. MACDONALD

asked the Secretary of State for India whether the terms of reference of the Indian Franchise Committee remain as set out in the Prime Minister's letter to Lord Lothian on the appointment of the committee?

Sir S. HOARE

Yes, Sir.

42. Mr. HICKS (for Colonel WEDGWOOD)

asked the Secretary of State for India whether any charge falls upon the British Exchequer in connection with the Lord Lothian Commission in India?

Sir S. HOARE

Yes, Sir; the British Exchequer is meeting the cost of the passages to and from India, and of the compensatory allowances, of the members appointed from this country of Lord Lothian's Franchise Committee and of the other two committees which went to India at the same time.