§ MR. ASHLEY (Lancashire, Blackpool)I beg to ask the Under-Secretary of State for India whether the increased rates of pay for the Indian Army foreshadowed in the King's Message will apply to all ranks and to the British officers serving in that force as well.
§ MR. BUCHANANThe precise nature of the increase of pay referred to in the King's Message will very shortly be announced by the Government of India, and the Secretary of State is unable to make any statement at present.
§ MR. ASHLEYWill the increase apply to all ranks?
§ MR. BUCHANANI am unable to make any statement on the subject.