HC Deb 29 July 1927 vol 209 cc1677-8W
Sir F. SANDERSON

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that in the recent riots at Lahore the Sikhs used long swords against the Mohammedans, who are not allowed to wear arms; and whether the Government propose taking any action in the matter?

Earl WINTERTON

The official telegraphic reports of these riots contained cost involved each year in the production of salt under Government agency during the above period; and what were the total receipts from sales?

Earl WINTERTON

The following table gives the information asked for in the first, second and last parts of the question for the three years ending 1924–25. The figures for the last two years are not yet available.

reference to the use of kirpans as weapons of offence. If any such instances occurred I have no doubt the local authorities dealt suitably with them.