asked the Secretary of State for India how long the magisterial inquiry lasted in the Meerut case; on what date it was brought to a close; what was the total cost of the inquiry on the prosecution side; and from what fund the cost will be defrayed?

The magisterial inquiry at Meerut opened on 12th June and closed on the 16th December. The magistrate passed orders on 11th January. I have no information as to the total cost of the inquiry, which will be met from Indian Revenues.

asked the Secretary of State for India whether the Government of India proposes to give facilities, in connection with the trial of the Meerut prisoners, for free travelling for the witnesses whom the defence may call; and whether, seeing that witnesses have already been sent from Europe to give evidence on behalf of the prosecution in the magisterial inquiry, the prisoners will be allowed to call witnesses from Europe without cost to themselves?

I do not know whether the Government of India have had occasion to consider this matter, but I am making inquiries.