HC Deb 27 June 1921 vol 143 cc1828-9W
Sir C. YATE

asked the Secretary of State for India if large numbers of coolies, engaged in tea gardens in Assam, were recently induced by agitators to desert to their homes on the grounds that British rule in India had ceased, and that they might no longer work for Europeans; what were the approximate numbers concerned; and whether he has information to the effect that many of these deserting coolies died en route to their homes from disease and privation?

Mr. MONTAGU

I am issuing to-day to the Press a full summary of twocommuniqués published by the Assam and Bengal Governments regarding these occurrences. A copy will be published in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

The following is the summary promised:

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