HC Deb 25 July 1929 vol 230 c1501W
Major POLE

asked the Secretary of State for India whether, in view of the statutory ban which prevents Indian high court vakils from becoming chief justices, he will consider the possibility of taking legislative action as soon as possible with a view to removing this disability?

Mr. BENN

A Bill was before the last Parliament whichinter alia would have had the effect suggested, but in various quarters of the House reluctance was shown to proceed with it, and I am not in a position to make any statement on the subject at present.