§ 8. Mr. J. HOPE SIMPSONasked the Under-Secretary of State for India what length of time it is anticipated will be required for the inquiry by the Royal 1878 Commission on Indian Services; and whether measures will be taken to ensure that early orders will be passed upon the Report?
§ Earl WINTERTONIt is hoped that a few months will be sufficient time to enable the Commission to report. The answer to the second part of the question is in the affirmative. The importance of expedition is fully realised.