Indian Constitution

Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19450, 14 December 1934, Page 8

Indian Constitution

DEBATE IN THE PEERS. PRIMATE AND DOMINION STATUS LABOUR LORDS' ATTITUDE. United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received Dec. 14, 2.30 p.m.) LONDON, Dec. 13. In the House of Lords the Archbishop of Canterbury resumed the debate on India. Bis Grace expressed the opinion it was time we got rid of the misleading phrase “Dominion status for India.” It was inconceivable that she should he given a .constitution identical with the Dominions; but surely a great All India Federation would increasingly have a place of honour in the Empire as distinct as any of the Dominions. After all the months of consideration of the path, further delay was the path of danger, not safety. The great mass of Indian Christians desired a further measure of self-government. . Lord Rankeillour in opposing the Government’s scheme, voiced the opinion that the select committee’s report was not the judicial finding of unbiassed minds as the majority were “up to their neck" in 'the Government policy before the enquiry began. Baron Strabolgi said the Labour x peers would support neither the Government's motion nor Lord. Salisbury’s amendment. The primate’s reference to Dominion status was rpost unfortunate. Britain was pledged to give India Dominion status and must keep her word. The debate was adjourned.