§ 105. Sir J. D. REESasked the Secretary of State for India whether he can give the House any information regarding the provision of suitable gravestones or other memorials for Indian, soldiers who have fallen in the War?
§ Mr. PRATT (Lord of the Treasury)The subject has engaged and is engaging the careful attention of the Imperial War Graves Commission. It is proposed to replace the present temporary wooden headmarks on the graves of Indian soldiers by permanent headstones. The several units of the Indian Army have been asked 1557 to submit suitable designs, and the final selection will be made by the Commission, who will have the advice of two Indian members of the Secretary of State's Council. The erection of a central memorial to Indians has also been approved by the Commission, and designs for this are now being prepared by eminent architects in consultation with the two members of the Council.