Letter from Patrick Donner (22 Prince's Gardens, [London]) to WSC suggesting the adoption of WSC's idea that an amendment be put down asserting that the report of the Simon Commission should be considered before any other matter is considered by the Joint Select Committee on India.

Letter from 4th Lord Salisbury (21 Arlington Street, [London]) to [WSC] inviting him to a meeting of members of both Houses to consider the parliamentary situation on India.

Letter from [WSC] to Patrick Donner on the need to draw up a list of fellow opponents of the Government's Indian policy inside and outside parliament. Carbon typescript copy.

Resolution stating that whilst the House of Commons agrees to the setting up of the Joint Select Committee on India it has not committed itself to the proposals of the White Paper on responsible government at the centre and the transfer of control of law and order.

Letter from [WSC] to 1st Lord Rankeillour [earlier Lord James Hope] asking for advice on the procedure for adding to the government motion for the appointment of a Joint Select Committee on India the proviso that the House of Commons is not committed to the proposals of the White Paper and especially to the scheme for responsible government at the centre. Typescript copy. Another copy at CHAR 2/192/80-81.

Letter from [WSC] to 4th Lord Salisbury describing the proposed procedure for adding to the government motion for the appointment of a Joint Select Committee on India the proviso that the House of Commons is not committed to the proposals of the White Paper and especially to the scheme for responsible government at the centre, and suggesting that young peers who share their views on India should be encouraged to form a committee. Carbon typescript copy.

Letter from [WSC] to Lord Hugh Cecil [later Lord Quickswood] on the plan to add to the government motion for the appointment of a Joint Select Committee on India the proviso that the House of Commons is not committed to the proposals of the White Paper and especially to the scheme for responsible government at the centre. Carbon typescript copy.

Draft resolution that whilst the House of Commons agrees to the setting up of a Joint Select Committee on India it is not committed to the proposals of the White Paper and especially to the scheme for responsible government at the centre and the transfer of the control of law and order. Carbon typescript copy.

Letter from Sir Louis Stuart, secretary of the Indian Empire Society, to Patrick Donner stating that the Society does not have enough funds for a propaganda campaign and suggesting that such a campaign could be more effectively mounted by the India Defence Committee. Copy sent with CHAR 2/197/13.

Letter from Patrick Donner (House of Commons) to WSC suggesting that since the BBC will not allow him to broadcast on India he should do so from a French radio station. Encloses CHAR 2/197/12.

Letter from [WSC] to Patrick Donner (House of Commons) stating that he will not consider broadcasting on India from a foreign station until after the House of Commons debate and offering to send a subscription to the India Defence Committee. Carbon typescript copy.

Letter from Patrick Donner (House of Commons) to WSC thanking him for his offer of a subscription for the India Defence Committee and reporting that the Committee have decided not to have an office for the time being.

Letter from Patrick Donner (22 Prince's Gardens, [London]) to WSC enclosing a speech on the Government's Indian proposals by V J Patel [not present] which supports their views on the issue.

Letter from 6th Lord Auckland (M V "Searchlight", St Katharine Dock, Tower Bridge, [London]) to WSC reporting that he has been unable to persuade peers who oppose the Government's Indian policy to form a committee with WSC and expressing concern about how many will vote with the Government.

Letter from E Butcher, private secretary to Patrick Donner (22 Prince's Gardens, [London]), giving Donner's holiday address in Italy, stating that he could return early if India Defence Committee business required it and that information on the Women's Conservative Conference and the Junior Imperial League Conference will be sent to members of the Committee.

Letter from [WSC] to 6th Lord Auckland expressing confidence that support [for their opposition to the Government's Indian policy] will come in time and thanking him for his efforts [to organise opinion among peers]. Carbon typescript copy.

Letter from [WSC] to 2nd Duke of Westminster enclosing CHAR 2/197/21, CHAR 2/197/22, CHAR 2/197/23 and CHAR 2/197/24 and stating that only he and Lord Lloyd [earlier Sir George Lloyd] have been told about it so far. Carbon typescript copy.

Memorandum by WSC on the campaign against the Government's Indian policy. Sent with CHAR 2/197/20.

Suggested draft by WSC of a letter suggesting that peers opposed to the Government's Indian policy should consult together. Sent with CHAR 2/197/20.

Secret memorandum by WSC on his idea of forming an India Defence Group in the House of Lords composed of peers opposed to the Government's Indian policy. Sent with CHAR 2/197/20.

Memorandum from Sir Alfred Knox and Patrick Donner of the India Defence Committee on the need for resolutions opposing the White Paper proposals on India to be moved at meetings of local Conservative associations.

Letter from [WSC] to Lord Lloyd [earlier Sir George Lloyd] suggesting the steps he should take to form an India Defence Group in the House of Lords. Carbon typescript copy.

Note from [Violet Pearman] to WSC conveying the suggestion from Lord Lloyd [earlier Sir George Lloyd] that representatives of the India Defence Committee and the Indian Empire Society be invited to meet him, WSC and Sir Henry Page Croft. With note that WSC agreed to this.

Letter from Patrick Donner (Grand Hotel, Venice, [Italy]) to WSC reporting that he has acted on WSC's suggestions for the India campaign and promising that he will try to get Randolph S Churchill appointed as secretary of the India Empire Society.

Letter from Lord Lloyd [earlier Sir George Lloyd], (30 Portman Square, [London]) to [Sir Louis Stuart, John Gretton [later 1st Lord Gretton], Sir Michael O'Dwyer and Sir Alfred Knox] inviting them to attend a meeting between representatives of the India Defence Committee and the Indian Empire Society, WSC, Sir Henry Page Croft and himself. Sent with CHAR 2/197/30.