§ 3. Colonel YATEasked the Secretary of State for India whether the recommendations of all the local Governments regarding the increase of pay to the Indian police have now been received; and whether, considering how much the internal welfare and security of India depends on a well-paid, loyal, and contented police, he will, take steps to sanction the immediate increase of pay to all grades, both British and Indian, that has been so long overdue?
§ Mr. MONTAGUAs regards the Imperial Police Service, I have approved proposals of the Government of India for an increased scale of pay based on the recommendations of the local Governments. I hope to announce it shortly when one or two points of detail have been cleared up. As regards the lower ranks of the police, the general scales of pay have in recent years been considerably improved in nearly all provinces.
§ Colonel YATEIf I put down another question next week, will the right hon. Gentleman be able to give a reply?
§ Mr. MONTAGUYes, I think so.