New Clause. — (Establishment and constitution of Indian Tariff Board.)

Part of Orders of the Day — Government of India Bill. – in the House of Commons at on 30 April 1935.

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Photo of Mr Eric Bailey Mr Eric Bailey , Manchester, Gorton

The hon. Member has raised the question of the personnel of the Tariff Board. Actually it is a matter of indifference to me whether it is a majority of Indians or of English. I cannot believe that there will not be sufficient people of both races, whether Indians or English, to be impartial, but if there are not sufficient Indians to deal impartially, that justifies the criticism which has been made of this Bill all along. If there are not to be found five Indians who can honestly be said to be fair in this matter, it shows that our criticism is justified. Again, I suggested that there should be an appeal from the board to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.