HC Deb 20 March 1933 vol 276 cc15-6
10. Duchess of ATHOLL

asked the Secretary of State for India what were the fundamental rights discussed at the recent Round Table Conference, as mentioned on page 66 of the Conference report; and by whom these rights were brought before the Conference for discussion?

Sir S. HOARE

The statement of rights in question was drawn up by the Consultative Committee of the Conference, and was brought up for discussion by the Government in accordance with a general desire of the Indian delegates. The list is a long one, and I will send my Noble Friend a copy of it as circulated to the Conference.

Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOX

Is it a fact that one of the fundamental rights proposed by the Government is the right of all Indians to carry arms?

Sir S. HOARE

No list of fundamental rights was proposed by the Government. The list emanated from the Consultative Committee in India. It was not a Government list.

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