§ 3. Colonel YATEasked the Secretary of State for India if he has considered the representation submitted by officers of the Indian Medical Service; and whether he can make any statement on the subject?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThrough the courtesy of my hon. and gallant Friend, I have seen the paper to which he refers and I have also received numerous other representations regarding the position of officers in the Indian Medical Service. The other day I received a deputation from the British Medical Association on the same subject.
I recognise the importance to the Government and the people of India of an efficient and contented medical service; and I have undertaken to give the questions which have been raised in this connection careful and prompt consideration. I am in communication with the Government of India on the subject.