HC Deb 20 July 1944 vol 402 c324
12. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for India if he can state the terms of the proposals associated with Mr. Rajagopalachari and Mr. Gandhi and communicated to Mr. Jinnah.

Mr. Amery

The hon. Member will have seen the terms of the proposals referred to as published in the Press of 10th July. They were not communicated directly to Government.

Mr. Sorensen

Would not the right hon. Gentleman make inquiries in order that Members of this House might be informed of these very promising proposals, in view of the possibility of forming the basis of some fresh attempt to solve the deadlock?

Mr. Amery

I understand that these proposals did not end in any agreement.

Mr. Sorensen

Could not the right hon. Gentleman give every encouragement to steps towards agreement?

Mr. Amery

We have always made it clear that we would welcome any agreement between the leading communities.

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