The Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Morarji Desai, told the Lok Sabha to-day [August 12, New Delhi] that his son, Mr. Kantilal Desai, had not been appointed as his Private Secretary but he had, however, been assisting him in his non-official work since June, 1964. Mr. Desai made this statement in a written reply to Mr. Rabi Ray. The business connections of Mr. Kantilal Desai figured in four separate questions for which written answers were provided. Mr. Morarji Desai said his son did not receive any payment or allowance or any other remuneration from Trade Wings (P) Ltd. of which he continued to be a Director.
