§ Mr. ATTLEEasked the Under-Secretary of State for India what is the amount of the overdraft at the Imperial Bank of India of the Army Canteen Board, India; and whether this overdraft is guaranteed by the Government of India?
§ Earl WINTERTONI am unable to state at the moment the exact amount of the Army Canteen Board's indebtedness to the Imperial Bank of India. The Government of India have, on review of the Board's present and contingent liabilities, guaranteed an overdraft up to a limit of 45 lakhs of rupees.
§ Mr. ATTLEEasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether recent conferences at Simla regarding the management of the Army Canteen Board 958W (India) showed a general desire on the part of the troops in India for the winding up of this institution; and whether he is aware that this is the opinion of the great majority of commanding officers?
§ Earl WINTERTONI am aware that there have been recent manifestations of dissatisfaction, but not, so far as my present information goes, to the extent which the hon. Member suggests. My Noble Friend is awaiting the results of a thorough examination of the whole question which is being carried out by the Government of India.