§ COLONEL DUNCAN (Finsbury, Holborn)asked the Under Secretary of State for India, Whether a reduction in the number of veterinary surgeons in India has recently been ordered; whether, if so, this reduction was recommended or approved by the principal veterinary surgeon in India; and, on which Country the cost of the reduced veterinary surgeons will fall, until they are absorbed on the home establishment?
THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE (Sir UGHTRED KAY-SHUTTLE-WORTH) (Lancashire, Clitheroe)A reduction of the veterinary establishments in India has been sanctioned by the Secretary of State in Council, in accordance with the recommendation of the 631 Government of India, who are of opinion that, in view of the introduction of the system of station hospitals and other changes, a smaller establishment will be sufficient. It is believed that this recommendation has not the concurrence of the principal veterinary surgeon. The Revenues of India will bear the cost of the supernumerary officers till they are absorbed.