§ 5. Mr. THURTLEasked the Under-Secretary of State for India why Mr. Subhas C. Bose is not permitted to pay a visit to this country?
§ Mr. BUTLERThe hon. Member is presumably aware of Mr. Subhas Bose's connection with the Bengal revolutionary movement which made it necessary to order his detention in India under the Bengal State Prisoners Regulation. The sole reason for his release from this detention in February, 1933, was to enable him to visit particular countries on the Continent where specialist medical treatment could be obtained. My Noble Friend considers that his presence in this country would be undesirable, and in view of the circumstances of his release is not prepared to authorise passport facilities for a visit to this country unless it can be shown that it is essential for the medical reasons for which the passport was originally granted.
§ Mr. THURTLEWill the hon. Gentleman consider a revision of this ban if Mr. Bose will give an undertaking not to indulge in any political propaganda in this country?
§ Mr. BUTLERI am afraid I can only undertake to reconsider the matter on a medical basis.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODIs it the fact that Mr. Sarvat Bose, the brother, who was interned in Bengal, has been set at liberty and is free to carry on his normal occupation?