§ Mr. MAXTONasked the Secretary of State for India how many of the Meerut prisoners have been released on bail pending their appeal; and on what date the appeal will be heard?
§ Sir S. HOAREI understand that nine of the prisoners have been granted bail. As regards the second part of the question, I cannot add anything to the answer which I gave to the hon. Member on 20th March. The Government of India are anxious that the hearing should commence as soon as possible.