§ 7. Mr. D. GRENFELLasked the Secretary of State for India why the sum of Rs.10,000, deposited by the Free Press Journal of Bombay on 1st August, 1932, has been declared forfeited to the Government?
§ Sir S. HOAREThe securities of Rs.5,000 each deposited by the publisher of the "Free Press Journal" and the keeper of the "Free Press Bulletin Press" were forfeited in consequence of the publication and printing of matter falling under Clauses (d) and (h) of Section 4 (1) of the Indian Press (Emergency Powers) Act as amended by Section 77 of the Special Powers Ordinance.
§ Major MILNERIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the article in question is a mere reprint of an article by Mr. Gandhi published two or three years ago? In these circumstances, does he not think that action on the part of the Government is unjustified?
§ Sir S. HOARENo, Sir. The information I have at my disposal goes to show 455 that the article is of a very unscrupulous character. My information is not the information suggested by the hon. and gallant Member.
§ Major MILNERWill the right hon. Gentleman be good enough to peruse the article if I let him have it?
§ Sir S. HOARECertainly.
§ Major MILNERAnd take any action that he thinks necessary?