Oral Answers to Questions — India. – in the House of Commons am ar 28 Gorffennaf 1924.
Colonel Charles Yate
, Melton
asked the Under-Secretary of State for India if he can now give the particulars regarding the murder of Mr. Whitten by coolies on a tea estate in Assam; whether he is aware that this murder was the result of the preaching of agitators; and how much longer the Government responsible for law and order is going to tolerate this preaching?
Mr Robert Richards
, Wrecsam
The further Report promised, after investigation, has not yet been received.
Colonel Charles Yate
, Melton
Was not this murder the result of the preaching of agitation, and how long are the Government of India going to tolerate this agitation?
Mr Robert Richards
, Wrecsam
We have asked for a Report.
Viscount Turnour
, Horsham and Worthing
Has the hon. Gentleman asked for a statement from the local Governor as to the state of public order?
Mr Robert Richards
, Wrecsam
We have asked for a Report of the whole affair.
Mr John Jones
, West Ham Silvertown
Are all the agitators going to be sent to the scaffold at the request of hon. Members opposite?
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