§ Mr. MILLSasked the Under-Secretary of State for India (1) if his attention has been called to the housing conditions within the area of Jamshedpur and to the fact that only 33 per cent. of the workpeople are provided with accommodation; and whether, in view of the fact that three families are living in homes suitable for one family and six persons in one room of ten feet by eight feet, he will cause inquiries to be made;
(2) if his attention has been called to the conditions of employment in the Tata Steel and Iran Company; whether he is aware that this company controls the whole of the liquor licences in Jamshedpur, and, being owners of the whole of the land and fields, refuse permission to the inhabitants to use any vacant space unless permission is obtained; and whether, as this edict operates over an area of 25 square miles, he can take any steps to improve the situation?
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§ Mr. RICHARDSMy Noble Friend has no information on the points referred to, but will ask for a Report.