§ 5. Mr. D. GRENFELLasked the Secretary of State for India the number of détenus consigned to the Andamans during the last 12 months; whether it is intended to bring all or any of them to trial in the near future; and whether it is proposed that this convict settlement is to be used for incarcerating political offenders and persons under suspicion of political offences?
§ Mr. BUTLERNo détenus have been, or are being, transferred to the Andamans.
§ Mr. GRENFELLHave any détenus been sent to the Andamans during the last 12 months?
§ Mr. BUTLERIt has not been the practice to send détenus to the Andamans.
§ Mr. GRENFELLAre there any persons in the Andamans who have been charged but not brought to trial?
§ Mr. BUTLERIt has been the habit to send terrorist convicts to the Andamans and not détenus or those awaiting trial.