§ 14. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for India whether, in view of the altered international situation, he has considered the substantial diplomatic and psychological advantages that might accrue from the release or amnesty of political prisoners in India, and a reconsideration of the basic cause of the continuing political deadlock and of an acceptable policy to remove this; and whether he contemplates any further approach to Indian political leaders?
§ Mr. AmeryI am afraid I cannot accept the hon. Member's inference with regard to the effect of the altered international situation upon the political deadlock in India. In any case I am not at present in a position to make any fresh statement on the subject, which, however, continues to engage the earnest attention of His Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. SorensenDoes not the right hon. Gentleman agree that the changes in the international situation are likely to affect such a vast problem as that of India; and, in the circumstances, can be give any indication when he is likely to make some further statement on the subject?
§ Major-General Sir Alfred KnoxCould not this deadlock at once be ended if Congress would permit those seven Ministries to go back to function?