§ 4. Sir A. KNOXasked the Secretary of State for India what action he proposes to take with regard to the proposal of The Sikh national leaders to enrol an army of 100,000 volunteers to force the Government to increase the allotment of seats to the Sikh community in the Punjab Legislative Council from 20 per cent. to 35 per cent.; and whether he has received any reports on this matter?
§ Mr. BUTLERMy right hon. Friend has received a report that at the Sikh National Conference held at Lahore last month a resolution was passed condemning the Communal Award and authorising the Central Akali Dal to enlist 100,000 volunteers to get it cancelled. The local authorities will no doubt keep in view the question whether any special action is necessary or desirable in this connection.