§ 3. Colonel YATEasked the Secretary of State for India what difference the orders contained in Army Instruction, India, dated Simla, 16th July, No. 756, altering the rate of exchange compensation allowance for officers serving in India has made in the pay of lieutenants now serving there; and whether this alteration in the allowance previously given has been made by his direction or by whose?
§ Mr. MONTAGUIn the case of lieutenants of Infantry of the Indian Army the effect of the Instruction was to reduce the exchange compensation allowance admissible to them by Rs.8 7a. 6p. a month. The Instruction was issued by the Government of India under the Standing Orders relating to this allowance, which falls as the exchange value of the rupee rises.
§ Colonel YATEWill the right hon. Gentleman compensate these officers by urging an increase being granted when once they are paid? They cannot live on 745 their pay as it is and unless some relief is given there will be no candidates for the Indian Army at all.