HC Deb 04 April 1905 vol 144 cc305-6
MR. BUCHANAN

To ask the Secretary of State for India whether the Government of India has asked for an increase of the British troops permanently stationed in India; what is the increased number of troops asked for; and has this request been agreed to by the Government.

(Answered by Mr. Secretary Brodrick.) The question of the addition of certain units to complete the Field Army in India for mobilisation has been raised by the Indian Government, but the details are still under consideration.