HL Deb 05 December 1929 vol 75 cc994-5
EARL RUSSELL

My Lords, I beg to move the Motion standing in my name on the Paper.

Moved, That it is desirable that a Standing Joint Committee on Indian Affairs, of both Houses of Parliament be appointed to examine and report on any Bill or matter referred to them specifically by either House of Parliament, and to consider with a view to reporting, if necessary, thereon any matter relating to Indian Affairs brought to the notice of the Committee by the Secretary of State for India.—(Earl Russell.)

On Question, Motion agreed to.

Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Commons to acquaint them therewith, and to desire their concurrence.