3. Sir J. D. REESasked whether it is proposed to give effect to the increased pensions contemplated in the Montagu-Chelmsford Report before or after the constitutional changes recommended have been carried into effect?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThe pensionary proposals are independent of those relating to constitutional changes and will be so treated.
§ Mr. MONTAGUI am informed that the Government of India are forwarding a dispatch containing their views on this subject.