§ 3. Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOXasked the Secretary of State for India whether negotiations are now in progress with the Nizam Government regarding the Berars?
§ Sir S. HOAREThe negotiations are still in progress.
§ Sir A. KNOXWill the right hon. Gentleman state what the object of these negotiations is?
§ Sir S. HOAREThe discussions are concerned with the future of the Berars supposing that an All-India Federation comes into being.
§ Sir A. KNOXIs it the idea that the Bears should be handed back to the Nizam's Government?
§ Sir S. HOAREI would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the answer I gave him on that point last week.
§ Sir A. KNOXDoes the Secretary of State realise that that answer did not provide me with any information?
§ Colonel WEDGWOODCan we have an assurance that no action will be taken in the future as regards the Bears without the consent of the people of the Bears?
§ Sir S. HOAREI have already answered that question more than once; perhaps the right hon. and gallant Gentleman will refer to my answers.