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tained in the book in view of the racial feeling
"that has been accentuated by it in India?
The Honourable Mr. J. Crerar; I think that matter
could better be dealt with by a non-official agency*
Pandit Hirday Nath Kunzru: Do not Government
think it worth their while to correct the mis-state-
ments and exaggerations contained in that book
in view of the fact that it has been circulated hi
other countries and is being used as a sort of
propaganda against this country?
The Honourable Mr, J. Crerar: As 1 have already re-
plied, Sir, that is ar matter which can be much
more effectively dealt with by a non-official agency
and by those who have the most direct knowledge
of the matters dealt with in the book,
'Mr. K. C, Neogy: Docs the Honourable Member ad*
mit that this book contains xmtruths and exag-
gerations?
The Honourable Mr, J. Crerar: That, Sir, is asking
for an expression of opinion.
Mr. K. C. Neogy: Is not the good name of the people
of India a matter of concern for the Govern-
ment?
Thai Honourable Mr. J. Crerar: Certainly the matter
is one in which the Government of India naturally
take interest,
Mr. N, M. Joshi: Do not the Government of India
maintain a propagandist in countries like America
who could be asked to correct the mis-statements
contained in Miss Mayors book?
The Honourable Mr, J, Crerar; We have no propa-
gandist agencies in America,