§ 44. Colonel YATEasked the Secretary of State for India whether his attention has been called to the dissatisfaction in the Indian Army with the recent scheme for the temporary promotion of officers and the way in which the grievances of the Indian Army have been dealt with; and whether he can give any assurance that it is not the intention of the Government 1641 of India after the War to revert to the old scheme of promotion and that measures will be taken to prevent the present supersession of Indian Army officers being permanent?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Chamberlain)I hope my hon. and gallant Friend will not think me unreasonable if I say he can scarcely expect me to deal with so large a matter of future organisation by way of question and answer in the House.
§ Colonel YATECan my right hon. Friend say that the matter will receive the consideration of the India Office later on?
§ Mr. CHAMBERLAINYes, this and many other questions arising out of the War will have to receive our consideration when we have the material for a judgment upon them. That is not to be taken as a pledge that I will produce a solution which will commend itself to my hon. and gallant Friend.