HC Deb 12 July 1917 vol 95 cc2143-4W
Mr. SNOWDEN

asked the Secretary of State for India if he is aware that the action of the Government of Madras in interning Mrs. Besant and others has caused indignation throughout India; whether he is aware that in June twenty-eight meetings of protest were held in the Madras Presidency, twelve in Bombay, six in the United Provinces, three in the Punjab, and three in Bengal, and that many others are announced; whether he has received cable resolutions from India protesting against the action of the Madras Government; and what action he now proposes to take?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I am aware that the action of the Madras Government has been the subject of protests. With reference to the last part of the question, I would refer to the answer given by me yesterday to the hon. Members for North Islington and West Leeds.