§ 7. Mr. KINGasked the Under-Secretary of State for India what are the respective numbers of European and of Indian teachers who have been appointed by the Secretary of State, within the last five years, to give instruction in art or architecture in Indian schools and colleges; whether any of the Europeans so appointed have had any previous training in the principles and practice of Indian art and architecture; and, if not, why they were preferred to qualified Indians?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Charles Roberts)The numbers are three Europeans, no Indians. I am not aware that any of the three had before appointment specialised in Indian Art and Architecture, but it may be presumed that their professional training included some study of the subject. With regard to the third question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to him on the 5th May.
§ Mr. KINGIn future appointments will more care be taken to see that really suitable and experienced men for the posts are appointed?
§ Mr. C. ROBERTSI must not be understood to admit that the gentlemen who were appointed were in any way unsuited.