asked the Secretary of State for India whether an official estimate has been made of the destruction of property caused by the earthquake in Northern Bihar, in January, 1934; what was the total number of lives lost; how many towns were destroyed; what is the figure estimated to be necessary for the work of reconstruction and recovery; what is the total amount raised by voluntary effort for the relief of the sufferers; in what manner it is proposed to provide the funds required for recovery and reconstruction; whether His Majesty's Government have considered making a contribution from the British Exchequer towards the relief of the sufferings of the earthquake victims; and what decision has been reached in this matter?