HC Deb 19 February 1914 vol 58 c1149W
Sir HERBERT ROBERTS

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether the reply of the Government of India with reference to the representations upon questions of Excise administration submitted by the deputation which waited upon the Secretary of State for India on 18th July, 1912, has been received; and when the document will be presented to Parliament?

Mr. CHARLES ROBERTS

The Government of India's dispatch is expected to arrive by the end of the present month. Pending its receipt and consideration I cannot specify a date for its presentation to Parliament, but I assure my hon. Friend that no avoidable delay shall occur.