§ 12. Lieut.-Colonel Sir WALTER SMILESasked the Secretary of State for India whether, in view of the resentment felt in Assam at the fact that Assam oil contributes heavily to the central finances but does not benefit Assam, he will take the necessary steps to remedy the position?
§ Sir S. HOAREThe whole question of the future allocation of Indian revenues will come up for consideration in connection with the constitutional proposals which will shortly be laid before Parliament.
§ Sir W. SMILESIs the Secretary of State aware that there is a growing feeling in Assam against that Province joining the Federation unless this grievance is put right?
§ Sir S. HOARENo, Sir, I was not aware of that fact, hut I am prepared to take it from what my hon. Friend says. No doubt this is one of the questions which the Joint Select Committee will have to consider.
§ Sir W. SMILESHas the Secretary of State seen an extract from the speech of the Assam Finance Member on the Assam Budget, last week?
§ Sir S. HOARENo, Sir.