§ Mr. R. YOUNGasked the Secretary of state for India whether any witnesses, other than official, were heard by Lord Hunter's Committee concerning the Punjab disorders; whether the leaders of the people who had been imprisoned were not allowed to give evidence while charges against them were given; whether, when these were set free, by royal amnesty, their evidence was offered to Lord Hunter's Committee, but was refused; and, if so, why a hearing was not granted?
§ Mr. MONTAGUYes, Sir; 25 or more non-official witnesses were examined in the Punjab. As to the rest of the question I would refer the hon. Member to the letter of Lord Hunter, dated 8th March, published with the Report, which answers his inquiries fully.