§ Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he will make inquiries as to a system known as Rit prevalent in the Simla Hill States, under which girls are sold for immoral purposes even outside the States in question; and, if he finds that such traffic takes place, will he recommend that the Political Department put an end to it?
§ Earl WINTERTONI have at present no official information on this subject, but I will make inquiries.