HC Deb 19 May 1947 vol 437 c217W
Sir W. Smithers

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India the latest details of the plan for the transfer of power to Indian hands; and what steps are being taken to protect the Indian Empire from external aggression.

Mr. A. Henderson

As the House is aware, the Viceroy is now in London for discussions with His Majesty's Government on policy in regard to the transfer of power. I am not in a position to make any statement at present. As regards the second part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by the Prime Minister to the hon. and gallant Member for Blackpool, North (Brigadier Low), on 25th February, to which I have nothing to add.