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John Morley: All I want to say is that, if, during my tenure of office, there should be a vacancy on the Viceroy's Executive Council…

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All I want to say is that, if, during my tenure of office, there should be a vacancy on the Viceroy's Executive Council, I should feel it a duty to tender my advice to the King that an Indian member should be appointed.
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John Morley

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Morley expresses his commitment to advising the King on appointing an Indian member to the Viceroy's Executive Council if a vacancy arises.

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