10. Duchess of ATHOLLasked 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. HOAREThe 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 KNOXIs it a fact that one of the fundamental rights proposed by the Government is the right of all Indians to carry arms?
§ Sir S. HOARENo list of fundamental rights was proposed by the Government. 16 The list emanated from the Consultative Committee in India. It was not a Government list.