HC Deb 20 May 1935 vol 302 c16
1. Mr. T. WILLIAMS (for Major MILNER)

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that a book written by the Prime Minister en titled The Awakening of India has been proscribed in India; whether he can state the reason for this action on the part of the Government of India; and what steps it is proposed to take in regard thereto?

The SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Sir Samuel Hoare)

The book has never been proscribed in India.

Mr. T. WILLIAMS

Is the book on sale and available in all parts of the country?

Sir S. HOARE

It has never been proscribed.

Mr. H. WILLIAMS

Has a supplement been written to the hook entitled "The Labour Party are not yet awake"?

Mr. McENTEE

Has the book ever been read by anyone in India?

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