§ 2. Mr. DAYasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether, with a view to maintaining good will in India, he will consult with the Government of India for the purpose of securing a review of the 3 cases of political prisoners still in prison so that, wherever compatible with the prevention of violence, an amnesty can be granted before the Coronation?
§ Mr. BUTLERThe number of convicted civil disobedience prisoners still in gaol is now only four, and my Noble Friend is content to leave their case to the discretion of the Government of India.
§ Mr. DAYWill the hon. Gentleman consider consulting the Viceroy to see what his views are on the subject?
§ Mr. THURTLEHow many unconvicted prisoners are there in Indian gaols?
§ Mr. BUTLERThere are approximately 1,200 terrorist detenus whose cases could not be disassociated from violence, and presumably would not arise under this question.