HC Deb 14 July 1920 vol 131 cc2407-8W
Mr. BENNETT

asked the Secretary of State for India if he can supply the House with an outline of the proposals now before the Indian Legislature for establishing conditions for the entry into India of persons from British Colonies and Protectorates on a basis of reciprocity?

Mr. MONTAGU

The Bill in question provides for a mutual system, between India and other parts of the Empire, of preventing the entry of criminals and bad characters. I shall be glad to let my hon. Friend see the papers if he desires. It is not a measure for regulating emigration or immigration in the ordinary sense.