2. Mr.GALLAGHERasked the Under-Secretary of State for India what 3 progress has been made with the demarcation of the Burma-Yunnan frontier by the joint Sino-British Commission; when the work of the Commission is expected to be completed; whether he can make a statement with regard to the general situation in Burma; and what information can he give as to the reasons for floggings inflicted in Burma?
§ Mr. BUTLERLast winter the Commission accomplished rather more than half its task, which it is expected to complete this winter. The reason for the larger number of whippings in Burma, as compared with other Provinces, is the prevalence of crimes of personal violence in that Province. The general situation in Burma remains satisfactory.
§ Mr. GALLACHERCan the Under-Secretary say whether the system of flogging has produced any result in the way of putting an end to personal acts of violence? Has it not had the opposite effect, and therefore should be stopped?
§ Mr. BUTLERMy information is that it has had a deterrent effect.