4. Duchess of ATHOLLasked the Secretary of State for India whether he has yet received any expression of the views of the Government of Madras on the subject of the proposed cession of Tangasseri to Travancore; and whether he will instruct the Government in India to consult the Madras Government as to whether a plebiscite can be taken to ascertain the views of Tangasseri residents in regard to the proposed cession?
§ Sir S. HOAREgo, Sir. I have nothing to add to the reply which I gave to my Noble Friend's question on the 4th February.
Duchess of ATHOLLIs it not the case that on the 3rd December the Government of India said that they were awaiting the report of the Government of Madras on this question; and is it not possible at an early date to ascertain the views of that Government?