§ 19. Mr. HANNONasked the Secretary of State for India in view of the willingness of numerous Indian merchants to reestablish free trading in the bazaars in the cotton trade if they could be relieved of Congress interference, what special measures have been adopted recently to restrict Congrss activity in this respect?
§ Sir S. HOAREThe Government of Bombay recently addressed cotton merchants and associations in regard to relief from the boycott measures and hartals to which the trade is subjected under Congress influence. Suggestions made in this connection are under discussion between the Government and the cotton trade interests.
§ Mr. HANNONWill the right hon. Gentleman support in every way he can the tendency in Bombay to bring about a better understanding between the cotton merchants and the exporters of goods from this country?
§ Sir S. HOAREAs far as I understand my hon. Friend's question, my answer will be "Yes."