The Commons and India The division on Sir Henry Page
Croft's Indian resolu- tion in the House of Commons on Wednesday was extreinely satisfactory, only 42 members voting for and 297 against. It is significant however that the Government whips were put on, which is unusual in the case of a private member's motion. The resolution condemned self-government at the centre under present conditions and demanded its restriction to the provinces— a policy which if adopted would set India in a blaze. The run of speeches as well as the voting was such as may well content the Government, and there is every sign that the coming White Paper will meet with a fair and favourable reception in the House of Commons. It is the ultimate attitude of the Lords, where the views of Mr. Churchill (who refrained from speaking on Wednesday) can command much more support, that is doubtful.
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