HC Deb 23 March 1936 vol 310 cc855-6
11. Mr. DAGGAR

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether anything incriminating was found as a result of the search by the police of rooms in colleges and university hostels in Benares in February last?

13. Mr. DAVID GRENFELL

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that the houses of Dr. Chiranji Lal and about 20 others were entered and searched by the United Provinces criminal investigation department; whether a warrant was issued for such search; how long the search lasted; and what the police found as a result of the search?

Mr. BUTLER

As I stated in answer to the hon. Member for the Clayton division of Manchester (Mr. Jagger) on 9th March, I am aware from Press reports that extensive searches were carried out by the United Provinces police early in February, and I am awaiting official information in regard to the matter.

Mr. T. WILLIAMS

Will the hon. Gentleman be willing to publish all those documents which he regards as incriminating after the search has been completed?

Mr. BUTLER

I should prefer to await the official information for which I have asked.