HC Deb 27 May 1935 vol 302 cc896-7
Mr. DAVIDSON

I beg to move, in page 89, line 1, after "contributions," to insert: "and payments in respect of loans and other payments due. The word "contributions "is felt to be rather too narrow and these additional words are therefore required.

Duchess of ATHOLL

Do these words involve an addition to the actual payments which will have to be made and, if so, can the right hon. Gentleman give us an idea of what will be the additional sum payable?

Mr. DAVIDSON

If the Noble Lady will look into the Clause she will find that this is simply an extension of the wording. The Clause, as amended, will provide that all cash contributions and payments in respect of loans and other payments due from or by any Indian State, which, if this Act had not been passed, would have formed part of the revenues of India, shall be received by His Majesty and if His Majesty has so directed be placed at the disposal of the Federation. It is merely to enable payments other than those which are technically cash contributions to be made.

Duchess of ATHOLL

Does not that mean an addition to the amount?

Mr. DAVIDSON

No, if the Noble Lady will consider the matter I think she will find that it works the other way round.

Amendment agreed to.

Further Amendment made In page 89, line 9, at the end, insert "or payments."—[Mr. Davidson.]