§ 16. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Secretary of State for India why the secretary of the Ahmedabad Labour Union was arrested; and what charge, if any, has been brought against him?
§ Sir S. HOAREAs I said last week, I have no official information regarding this case, but I have seen it stated that the arrest was in consequence of failure to obey an order to report to the police issued under the Emergency Powers Ordinance.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSDoes the right hon. Gentleman agree with the contention that the secretary of a very well-known and recognised labour movement ought to be 1255 called upon to make a daily pilgrimage to the police station?
§ Sir S. HOAREYes, certainly; in the interests of order it was quite necessary.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSIs it not fair to ask the right hon. Gentleman whether this person has been apprehended because he was creating disorder; and if he was, will the right hon. Gentleman state what sort of disorder it was?
§ Sir S. HOAREI have given the hon. Member the information which I have at my disposal. He was arrested because he had failed to conform with the emergency regulations.
§ 17. Mr. WILLIAMSasked the Secretary of State for India how many persons have been arrested and detained in India during the last three months under Regulation III of 1818 and other regulations and ordinances; and how many are still awaiting trial?
§ Sir S. HOAREI am circulating a statement supplementing as far as possible that supplied last Monday.
§ Following is the statement:
§ Action taken under Section 3 of the Emergency Powers Ordinance and Section 3 of the North-West Frontier Province Emergency Powers Ordinance during the fortnight ended 13th February, 1932.
| — | No. arrested Total in fortnight ended 13th on 13th February 1932. | Total detained on 13th February, 1932. |
| Bombay | 154 | 477 |
| Bengal | 75(a) | 191(b) |
| United Provinces | 2 | 10 |
| Punjab | 4 | 4 |
| North-West Frontier Province. | 3 | 1,797 |
| (a) Figures are in respect of the week ending 6th February, 1932. | ||
| (b) Total detained on 6th February, 1932. |
§ No arrests under Regulations III of 1818, II of 1819 or XXV of 1827 have been reported since the 8th February, 1932.
§ The latest available figures of persons arrested and detained under the Bengal Criminal Law Amendment Act and 1256 Ordinance are those given in the statement issued on the 8th February, 1932.
§ 11. Mr. McGOVERN (for Mr. KIRK-WOOD)asked the Secretary of State for India what was the sentence passed on M. N. Roy for political offences in India in what prison is he confined and whether he receives the treatment usually granted to political prisoners?
§ Sir S. HOAREM. N. Roy has been sentenced to transportation for 12 years. I have no information as to where he is confined. His treatment while in prison will be in accordance with the rules for rules in India now in force.
§ Mr. McGOVERNIs there a possibility of getting information as to where he is confined, and are we not entitled to know that?
§ Sir S. HOAREI could, of course, obtain the information. I did not think it was necessary to trouble the Government of India with such an inquiry.
§ Mr. McGOVERNIf another question is put down by my hon. Friend or myself, will the right hon. Gentleman supply the answer?
§ Sir S. HOAREIf the hon. Member will put down a question, I will see what answer I can give.