HC Deb 11 July 1932 vol 268 c872
16. Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOX

asked the Secretary of State for India if he will give details of the functions entrusted by the Cabinet to Lord Sankey with a view to the framing of a constitution for India; and who his colleagues are?

Sir S. HOARE

I have nothing to add to the answers I have given to previous questions on this subject.

Sir A. KNOX

Will the result of the deliberations of this committee be made the basis of the Bill which is to be sent to the Select Committee?

Sir S. HOARE

The basis of the Bill to be sent to the Select Committee will be considered by the Cabinet, and, as I have already informed my hon. and gallant Friend, this is a committee of experts to advise the Cabinet.

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