asked the Secretary of State for India what is the value of the orders placed on the Continent by the India store department, London, acting for the Government of India, since 1st January, 1929, to date, for locomotives, spares, rolling stock, rails, etc.?

The value of the orders fur railway materials placed on the Continent by the High Commissioner in London since 1st January, 1929, is £943,000.

Will the right hon. Gentleman do everything in his power to influence that business for this country, on account of the wages which it means to our workers?

I am very glad indeed to see orders come to this country, but the hon. Baronet probably knows that we are acting under a rule proposed to and accepted by the Government of India in the Legislative Assembly.

Could nut the right hon. Gentleman occasionally make a kindly suggestion to the Indian Government?

I am very glad indeed to see orders coming here, but India must manage her own affairs in her own interests.

Is it not a fact that the money expended on these orders is raised in the City of London?