§ Mr. J. HUDSONasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether, in view of the fact that the Inchcape Committee and the Acworth Committee were both in favour of the inclusion in the Indian Railway Board of a business man with business and financial experience, and in view of the fact that the Indian Legislative Assembly had asked for the inclusion of an Indian business man on that board, the Government of India are taking any steps to secure independent business experience for the management of the Indian railways outside the railway officials?
§ Earl WINTERTONI am unable to find in the Reports referred to any recommendation in the terms suggested. The hon. Member is no doubt aware that an officer specially charged with responsibility on the financial side, the Financial Commissioner, has a seat on the Railway Board.