§ 8. Mr. MORGAN JONES forasked the Secretary of State for India whether it is the intention of the Government of India to submit the provisions of the ordinances at present in force in India in the form of legislation for the consideration of the Indian Legislative Assembly on the expiry of the term of these ordinances; and whether he will consider the possibility of recommending the withdrawal of these measures?
§ Sir S. HOAREThe ordinances do not expire until July. It is much too soon 1528 now to make any statement. The circumstances prevailing at the time will have to be taken into account.
§ Mr. JONESCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether it is a fact that shortly there will be a meeting of Governors of various Provinces in India to discuss the question whether the ordinances are to be renewed or otherwise; and what is the attitude of His Majesty's Government in regard to the matter?
§ Sir S. HOAREI can add nothing to the answer which I have given. Constant consultations are going on between the Government of India and myself and the Governors of the Provinces.
§ Mr. JONESMay I take it that my information is practically correct that there is to be a meeting of Governors?
§ Sir S. HOARENo, Sir, I have no information of any meeting of this kind.