§ 17. Mr. MOLSONasked the Secretary of State for India if he has investigated the charges made against Mr. Jameson, of the Indian police, by Dr. Khan Sahib; what action he proposes to take if they are true; and, if they are untrue, whether he will facilitate the bringing of an action for libel against Dr. Khan Sahib by Mr. Jameson?
§ Sir S. HOAREThese charges, which have recently reappeared in certain organs of the Press in this country such as the "India Bulletin," relate to events of August, 1930. They were carefully considered by the Government of India at the time and found to be entirely without foundation. I do not propose at this date to take any further action in the matter.
§ Mr. MOLSONWould Mr. Jameson be at liberty to bring a libel action?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is a matter of law.