§ 27. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for India whether correspondence from private persons in this country can be sent and delivered to Indian leaders now detained; whether those leaders are or will be permitted to communicate with private persons in this country and whether they will be permitted to make any public declaration?
§ Mr. AmeryI understand that the detained Indian leaders are permitted to correspond only with members of their families and then only on domestic matters. I cannot say when the present restrictions will be relaxed. Whether any public declaration by the leaders could be permitted would presumably depend on its character.
§ Mr. SorensenWould it be possible for Members of the House to communicate with the Indian leaders either after submission to my right hon. Friend or through him?
§ Mr. AmeryThat is covered by my answer. The matter is in the discretion of the Government of India.
§ Mr. SorensenWill the right hon. Gentleman take steps to see if it is possible?