Political Prisoners

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

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

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

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he will take steps to release Sibnath Banerji, member of the Legislative Assembly of Bengal, to enable him to attend the session of the I.L.O. in Europe as an adviser delegate, to which position he has been elected by the All-India T.U.C.

Photo of Mr Arthur Henderson Mr Arthur Henderson , Kingswinford

I am making inquiries into this matter.

Photo of Mr Alexander Sloan Mr Alexander Sloan , South Ayrshire

asked the. Under-Secretary of State for India whether he will make a statement about the release of political prisoners and the withdrawal of the prohibitory orders in respect of political organisations, the right of assembly and of the movements of persons within British India.

Photo of Mr Arthur Henderson Mr Arthur Henderson , Kingswinford

These matters are under consideration by my Noble Friend and I regret that I am not at present in a position to make a statement on them.

Photo of Mr Alexander Sloan Mr Alexander Sloan , South Ayrshire

Is my right hon. and learned Friend aware that he is going to have a busy time making these inquiries?