asked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the statements made by Mr. Justice McCardie during the trial of the action of Sir Michael O'Dwyer, formerly Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjab, claiming damages for alleged libel against Sir Sankeran Nair, formerly member of the Executive Council of the Viceroy of India, with reference to the punishment of General Dyer by the Government of India and the Government of Great Britain; and whether, in view of the effect of this case on political opinion in India, the Government propose to hold any further inquiry into the circumstances of General Dyer's removal?

asked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the result of a recent case in the High Court, which result strongly suggests by the finding of the jury that General Dyer was not fairly dealt with by the authorities; and, in view of the fact that General Dyer is seriously ill, will he consider immediately what steps can be taken to reconsider the position of General Dyer and the treatment accorded to him?

The findings of the jury on the questions submitted to them do not contain any indication or suggestion that General Dyer was not fairly dealt with by the authorities, and His Majesty's Government agree with the late Government in regard to the judgment which was passed upon his actions.

Dr. GUEST:

In view of the statements during the trial, will the Government take an early opportunity of dissociating themselves in the most emphatic way from any attempt to govern India by force or the suggestion that such methods are justifiable?

Has the Prime Minister observed on the Notice Paper a Notice of Motion by the hon. Member for Bow and Bromley (Mr. Lansbury) dealing with this question; and, inasmuch as it affects the position of a High Court Judge who is daily trying cases, does he propose to give any facilities for this discussion?

Proper notice should be given of that question.

Is it possible to get an answer from the Prime Minister as to giving time for the discussion of this Judge's conduct?

Perhaps the hon. Member will put that question on the Paper.