§ 11. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for India whether he has any further statement to make respecting the political situation in India; and whether recent events preclude His Majesty's Government from initiating the reopening of negotiations on the constitutional issue or on interim proposals respecting the government of India?
§ Mr. AmeryI would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for West Fife (Mr. Gallacher) on 9th June.
§ Mr. SorensenAre we to think, therefore, that the Government are not prepared to assist negotiations unless the move first comes from the Indian side?
§ Mr. AmeryBoth the Lord Privy Seal and myself made it clear that the Government would give careful consideration to any proposals submitted in agreement by leaders of Indian public opinion.
§ Major-General Sir Alfred KnoxShould they not stop political propaganda for a time and give the Indian Fighting Force3 a chance?
§ Mr. SorensenAre we likely to take the initiative in this matter?