§ 15. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for India whether, in view of the freedom now enjoyed by Mr. Gandhi, and the political contacts he has made since his release, the present detention of Congress leaders is likely to be reconsidered; and how many Congress leaders and members now remain in detention.
§ Mr. AmeryThe release of Mr. Gandhi, which was ordered solely for reasons of health, has no bearing on the continued detention of the Congress leaders. The number of persons remaining in detention on 1st May was, 3,508.
§ Mr. SorensenDoes not the right hon. Gentleman appreciate that, whatever may have been the motive for releasing Mr. Gandhi, he is politically free and is making political contacts; and that, as apparently no harm has been done by his release, others less important should also be released?
§ Mr. SorensenIn view of what I have said, should not the whole question be reconsidered at an early date?
§ Mr. SloanAre we to understand that the right hon. Gentleman has a completely shut mind in this matter and is not prepared to consider the whole question anew?
§ Major-General Sir Alfred KnoxIs it not the case that while the right hon. Gentleman knows the facts, his questioners do not?