§ 3. Sir Walter Smilesasked the Under-Secretary of State for India what is the present position as regards the abolition or retention of the Commissioners in Assam?
§ Earl WintertonThis matter is still under consideration; only one of the two Commissionerships is affected.
§ Sir W. SmilesIs the noble Lord aware that for 15 years there has been considerable evidence of moderate Indian and European opinion in favour of the abolition of these Commissioners?
§ Earl WintertonYes, Sir, I am aware that there has been some opinion, but there has been a majority of opinion in favour of their continuance.