§ 11. Colonel RAWSONasked whether the four Indian regiments stationed at Hong Kong and in South China draw 2172 Colonial allowance and also the British regiments both in North and South China, but that the one Indian regiment stationed at Tientsin in North China does not get this Colonial allowance; and, if so, what is the reason of it; and whether he will take steps to remedy this difference of treatment?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Harold Baker)The allowances of the Indian battalion at Tientsin are different from those of the other Indian troops mentioned, but financially they are certainly not less advantageous. The British units are under British regulations.
§ Colonel YATEIs there any reason why this should not be given the same as others in China?
§ Mr. BAKERIt receives its allowance. On the whole I satisfied myself these are better off than the others.