§ Mr. A. Hendersonasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he has now received a further report on the situation in Sikar; and whether His Majesty's Government are making any attempt to mediate between the two parties to the dispute?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadSince my reply to a question by the hon. Member on 7th July, the situation in Sikar has improved. The Rao Raja of Sikar has openly declared his desire that all his wellwishers should co-operate with the commission appointed by the Jaipur Government to enquire into the disturbances, and the bulk of the rural population of the Thikana are said to be showing that they are well content to do so. The Crown Representative has, at the request of the Jaipur Government, made available the services of an officer of the Indian Political Service to preside over their commission of enquiry. It is the responsibility of the Jaipur Government to deal with those who are still trying to prevent this commission from functioning.