HC Deb 26 November 1934 vol 295 cc473-4
2. Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Secretary of State for India whether the official or/and nominated members of the legislative assembly will be authorised to vote on the issue of the acceptance of the new federal Constitution for India?

Sir S. HOARE

The right hon. and gallant Member will hardly expect me to answer this question without knowing the terms of any resolution or motion that may be moved in the legislative assembly on the subject of constitutional reform.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

May we take it that it will not come into force until it has been accepted by a majority of the elected members?

Sir S. HOARE

No, Sir, I cannot give any assurance of that kind. The right hon. and gallant Gentleman is raising a hypothetical issue, and I am not prepared to deal with it.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Has the right hon. Gentleman not yet considered that question?

Sir S. HOARE

I have considered that and many other questions.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

And there is no conclusion yet?