HC Deb 22 February 1932 vol 262 cc8-9
14. Mr. DAVID GRENFELL

asked the Secretary of State for India whether the public exhibition in India of the red, green, and orange tri-colour, regarded by many Indians as a national emblem, is at present treated as an illegal act?

Sir S. HOARE

If the Congress flag is flown contrary to an Order issued by a competent authority prohibiting its exhibition, the flying of it is naturally treated as an illegal act.

Mr. T. WILLIAMS

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether in all districts notice is given that such flags should not be flown?

Sir S. HOARE

I do not know about that. The position is quite clear, and it is as stated in the answer which I have just given.

23. Mr. D. GRENFELL

(for Mr. DAGGAR) asked the Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that the elected presidents of certain local government bodies have been sentenced to terms of imprisonment because the Congress flag was hoisted on Government premises; and whether, seeing that the officers concerned were carrying out the decisions of the local bodies of which they were elected the heads, he will represent the desirability of their early release?

Sir S. HOARE

I have no information, but the authorities would clearly be justi-

No. of Ordinance. Title. Date of promulgation.
VIII 1931 Criminal Procedure (Delhi Amendment) Ordinance 16th October, 1931.
IX 1931 Bengal Criminal Law Amendment Ordinance 29th October, 1931.
X 1931 Kashmir State (Protection against Disorders) Ordinance 4th November, 1931.
XI 1931 Bengal Emergency Powers Ordinance (as amended by Ordinance I of 1932). 30th November, 1931.
XII 1931 United Provinces Emergency Powers Ordinance 14th December, 1931.
XIII 1931 North West Frontier Province Emergency Powers Ordinance. 24th December, 1931.
XIV 1931 Unlawful Instigation (North-West Frontier Province) Ordinance. 24th December, 1931.
XV 1931 Unlawful Association (North West Frontier Province) Ordinance. 24th December, 1931.
II 1932 Emergency Powers Ordinance (as amended by Ordinance VII of 1932). 4th January, 1932.
III 1932 Unlawful Instigation Ordinance 4th January, 1932.
IV 1932 Unlawful Association Ordinance 4th January, 1932.
V 1932 Prevention of Molestation and Boycotting Ordinance (as amended by Ordinance VII of 1932). 4th January, 1932.
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