§ MR. E. JENKINSasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether the Indian Troops sent to Cyprus are now to be added to the permanent forces of the United Kingdom; on what footing they will remain at Cyprus, whether that of the Indian or the English Army; whether 2055 it is intended to fill up the Indian Army to the same strength as before the withdrawal of these Troops; and, whether it is intended to introduce this Session any Bill to regulate the employment of this force?
§ COLONEL STANLEYWith the permission of the hon. Member, I will answer the Question he has put. In the first place, it is not intended that the Indian troops sent to Cyprus are to be added to the permanent Forces of the United Kingdom. They will remain at Cyprus on the same footing as during their stay at Malta. I believe it is not intended to fill up the Indian Army to the same strength as before the withdrawal of those troops. I think it follows, from these answers, that it will be unnecessary this Session to introduce any Bill to regulate the employment of those Forces.