The Government of India's prohibition of emigration to Ceylon is subject to exemptions for hard cases. If my hon. and gallant Friend has any particular cases in view I shall be glad to pass them on to the authorities in India. As regards the second part of the Question, there has been correspondence on the subject between the Government of India and the Government of Ceylon as well as between the Government of India and the Secretary of State. My Noble Friend would of course welcome any useful opportunity offering a prospect of contributing towards a satisfactory settlement of this dispute. Consultations in regard to the matter are still proceeding.