HC Deb 04 November 1943 vol 393 c845
29. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he has any information respecting the incorporation of the Kathiawar States in other States; and what is the present position respecting the proposed incorporation of other small States?

Mr. Amery

I am sending the hon. Member a copy of the Press announcement of 16th April last explaining the Crown Representative's proposals to secure better administration of a number of small States of Kathiawar and Gujerat, whose individual resources are too small to enable them to attain to modern standards of administration.

Mr. Sorensen

Can the Minister say whether other States may also be incorporated?

Mr. Amery

In so far as they are, they would, naturally, come into consideration.

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