Newspaper "National Herald" (Prohibition)

Oral Answers to Questions — India – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 23 Awst 1945.

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Photo of Mr Alexander Sloan Mr Alexander Sloan , South Ayrshire 12:00, 23 Awst 1945

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether the prohibition in respect of the publication of the daily newspaper, "National Herald," will now be withdrawn, the printing plant restored, and compensation for damage and loss made to the owners.

Photo of Mr Arthur Henderson Mr Arthur Henderson , Kingswinford

This is a matter for the authorities in India; but I am ascertaining the facts from them and will inform the hon. Member of the result.

Photo of Mr Alexander Sloan Mr Alexander Sloan , South Ayrshire

Will the Minister impress upon the Government of India that now the war is over and there is no danger in regard to security, it is high time a fair measure of freedom was extended to India?

Photo of Mr Arthur Henderson Mr Arthur Henderson , Kingswinford

I think my hon. Friend may take it that the Government of India will take all relevant considerations into account.