§ 6. Mr. T. SMITHasked the Secretary of State for India whether the life of the provincial legislatures in India has been prolonged in exercise of the powers vested in the governors; and in how many provinces this has taken place and for what period?
§ Sir S. HOAREIn all provinces except Burma and the North-West Frontier Province the life of the provincial legislatures has been extended. In Assam and Bengal there have been three extensions of 12 months, and in the other provinces one such extension.