L. A. DEBATES (CENTRAL) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 655
of the house, while others may prefer quarters at a higher level irrespective of the arrangement of the rooms. It cannot therefore, be said that quarters Nos. 2 and 3 are more inconveniently arranged than No. 20. No. 11 was not occupied by any Member of the Legislature, as it was exchanged for No. 20. In the circumstances explained, no special enquiry is called for.
(d) As already stated, the quarters for the Members of the Legislature were reserved in consultation with the House Committee of the Legislature. No changes seem necessary unless the House Committee expresses a desire for them.
Sir Muhammad Yamin Khan : May I ask if the Members who attended the Sub-Committee meetings in Simla were asked to deposit a sum of Rs. 75 as security before they could get electricity and water ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : I must have notice of that question.
Sir Muhammad Yamin Khan : Does the Honourable Member know that Members have been asked to deposit money here in Delhi ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : I have no idea.
Mr. Lalchand Navalrai : May I ask if there is any officer appointed to go round these quarters and look to the comforts of the Members ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : I have no idea.
Mr. Lalchand Navalrai : Will the Honourable Member then appoint some officer ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : I will make inquiries in the matter.
Dr. P. N. Banerjea : How many meetings of the House Committee are held during every Session ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : It is for the House Committee to decide how many times they should meet.
Dr. P. N. Banerjea : Have you any information on the subject ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : I remember there was a meeting of the House Committee during the last Session.
Mr. Lalchand Navalrai : May I know if some of the Members of the House Committee have died and have they been replaced by some other Members ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : I am very sorry to hear the news but I am sure the house will take such steps as are necessary to fill the vacancy.