HC Deb 08 May 1933 vol 277 c1204
4. Mr. D. GRENFELL

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he is aware of the financial distress of many families whose breadwinners are in prison without trial; and whether the question of allowances to the families of détenus is being considered by the Government of India?

Mr. BUTLER

Allowances are paid to the families of détenus, if dependent upon them, and are assessed individually on the basis of the family's needs and its other sources of income. I have no reason to suppose that any special action by the Government of India is required.

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