§ 2. Colonel YATEasked the Secretary of State for India what steps have been taken by the Government of India for the permanent establishment of the Indian Defence Force?
§ Mr. FISHERThe Government of India proposed to constitute a force which will replace the Indian Defence Force under modifications suitable to post-war conditions. Pending the settlement of various questions in connection with the constitution, organisation and training of this Force they propose to continue temporarily the Indian Defence Force in its present form.