HC Deb 10 February 1932 vol 261 c866W
Sir A. KNOX

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he will recommend to the Government of India the desirability of the use of mustard gas as a humane method of dealing with disturbers of the peace?

Sir S. HOARE

I presume my hon. and gallant Friend has in mind the use of tear gas. This suggestion has been carefully considered in the past, but hitherto has been rejected.