HC Deb 06 May 1943 vol 389 c290
33. Mr. Sloan

asked the Secretary of State for India whether it is the intention of the Government of India to pass, with respect to India, a trading and occupation of land restriction Bill, to operate against white immigrants from the Union of South Africa, similar to that against Indians which is now before the South African Parliament?

Mr. Amery

I understand that a private Member's Bill was introduced some time ago which, if enacted, would give the Government of India powers of the kind indicated by the hon. Member; but I am not aware of the present position of the Bill nor of the Government of India's attitude towards the Measure.

Mr. Sloan

Will my right hon. Friend take steps to speed up that Measure in view of the regulations being passed against Indians in South Africa?

Mr. Amery

I am afraid that it is not my duty to speed up Bills in another Parliament.

Mr. Sorensen

Has the right hon. Gentleman any further information regarding legislation affecting Indians in South Africa?

Mr. Amery

None that has not appeared publicly.