§ 1. Colonel YATEasked the Secretary of State for India what steps it is proposed to take to retain the services of the large number of trained officers now in the Indian Reserve of Officers so that they may be available in case of future necessity?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Montagu)The question of the future constitution of the Indian Army Reserve of Officers is now under consideration by the Government of India.
§ Colonel YATEWill the right hon. Gentleman consider the question of instituting something like a long service medal to induce members of the Indian Army Reserve to remain on?
§ Mr. MONTAGUMy hon. and gallant Friend is raising a very important question and I shall be glad to have an opportunity of conferring with him on the subject.