§ 4. Colonel YATEasked whether, considering that the minimum rate of pay of Rs. 8 or 12s. a month of an Indian police constable still continues in some districts in India, and that the safety and welfare of India depends largely on a loyal and contented police, he will now suggest to the Government of India the advisability of at once considering the question of in- 144 creasing the pay and allowances of the lower ranks of the provincial police, including inspectors and sergeants, throughout India?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThe question of the sufficiency of the scale of pay and allowances of the lower ranks of the police in any province is one for the Local Government, and is dealt with in reference to local conditions. My hon. and gallant Friend's question will, I have no doubt, serve the purpose he intends by drawing the attention of Local Governments to the considerations mentioned therein.
§ Colonel YATEWill the right hon. Gentleman send a copy of my question to the Government of India and ask them to circulate it to the Provincial Governments?
§ Mr. MONTAGUAll questions asked in this House referring to India do go out to India.