§ Mr. D. DAVIESasked the Secretary of State for India what steps are being taken by the Government of Bengal and 2299W by the Government of India to relieve the famine and destitution in Eastern Bengal consequent on the recent earthquake and floods in Assam and the Sylhet Valley?
§ Sir S. HOAREI will ask the Government of India for a report.
§ Mr. MORGAN JONESasked the Secretary of State for India, in reference to the earthquake in Bihar, what are the approximate amounts raised by each of the relief funds in this country and India; what have been the total amounts contributed by the Government of India and the Government of Bihar; whether much flooding has been caused by the monsoon rains in-the devastated areas; whether it is anticipated that further help will be needed from this country; and whether it is proposed to issue any report on the earthquake and the whole subject of relief?
§ Sir S. HOAREThe latest available figures of subscriptions in, India are: Viceroy's fund £419,500, Babu Rajendra Prasad's fund £166,400, Mayor of Calcutta's fund £35,600. In this country the Lord Mayor's fund now amounts to more than £53,000, in addition to about £6,700 received by the High Commissioner for India. The position as regards contributions from Central revenues is somewhat complicated and is explained in the speech of the Finance Member when he introduced the Budget. I am sending the hon. Member a copy. Precise information as to the expenditure that may fall on Bihar revenues is not yet available. Severe floods have occurred in and around Muzaffapur, but so far as my information goes not elsewhere in Bihar. Further contributions from this country will be most welcome and useful. I am sending the hon. Member a copy of a report issued by the Bihar Government on 21st June regarding the progress of reconstruction measures.