HC Deb 17 November 1914 vol 68 c318
30. Sir J. D. REES

asked whether military officers in civil employment in India have been released for military duty in the Royal Engineers, the State Railways, the Survey of India, and other such departments?

Mr. C. ROBERTS

A considerable number of military officers in civil employ in India, especially officers of Royal Engineers, have been released for military duty.

Sir J. D. REES

Is this a general movement, or are there still a considerable number of capable military officers engaged in civil employment in India?

Mr. C. ROBERTS

A considerable number of officers have been released, but I do not think we can press the Government of India to go beyond what it thinks right in its discretion.

Sir J. D. REES

Is it not a case of suggesting to the Government of India that however necessary these capable officers may be, they are more required elsewhere at the present time?

Mr. C. ROBERTS

I think the Government of India has the whole matter before them, and I think hon. Members must trust the discretion of the Government.

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