HC Deb 04 November 1929 vol 231 c643W
Major POLE

asked the Secretary of State for India whether the Government of India has taken any decisions arising out of the Report of the Committee set up in July, 1927, to examine the position in regard to opium in the Malwa States; and whether it is the intention of the Government of India to publish the Committee's Report?

Mr. BENN

The answer to both parts of the question is in the negative. I have ascertained that the Government of India are now considering the Report.

Year ended Classes by age-range.
Under 11. Both under and over 11. Over 11. Total.
31st March, 1924 14,512 7,779 2,667 24,958
31st March, 1925 13,458 5,903 1,971 21,332
31st March, 1926 13,902 4,435 1,632 19,969
31st March, 1927 15,208 3,628 1,365 20,201
31st March, 1928 12,847 2,794 1,045 16,686
31st March, 1929 8,854 1,515 514 10,883