§ Mr. CHARLES BATHURSTasked the Under-Secretary for India whether he has yet received from the Government of India a Report in reference to the imprisonment for twelve months of Mr. William Chaining Arnold, the editor of the "Burma Critic," for the alleged offence of criticising a magistrate; and whether any steps have been taken to obtain his release on bail pending an inquiry into the circumstances of his trial, conviction, and punishment?
§ Mr. H. BAKERThe Secretary of State has not yet received the further report promised. He is informed that Mr. Arnold's legal adviser is proceeding to this 519W country with a view to moving the Privy Council to grant special leave to appeal.