HC Deb 23 May 1932 vol 266 c5
4. Mr. RHYS DAVIES

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he will give the latest available figures showing the number of co-operative societies in India and the total membership of those societies; and if he can also give figures showing the proportion of members of cooperative societies per 1,000 of the population in each of the chief provinces?

3. Mr. DAVID GRENFELL

asked the Secretary of State for India if he will give the latest figures available showing the total working capital invested in registered co-operative societies in India; if he can state what proportion State aid bears to the total working capital; and what was the total amount issued by these co-operative societies in India as loans?

Sir S. HOARE

With the permission of the hon. Members, I will answer these questions together. The figures desired are contained in "Statistical Statements relating to the Co-operative Movement in India during the year 1929–30." A copy of this publication is being placed in the Library.