HC Deb 15 May 1933 vol 278 c4
6. Mr. RHYS DAVIES

asked the Secretary of State for India whether the Government of India, in view of the representations made to them by the All- India Women's Conference requesting an extension of the powers now conferred upon presidency magistrates and district magistrates to sub-divisional officers under the Sarda Act, intend to introduce legislation to amend the Sarda Act accordingly?

Sir S. HOARE

The Government of India have not informed (me that they propose to introduce the legislation suggested.