HC Deb 21 April 1920 vol 128 c371
12. Colonel YATE

asked the Secretary of State for India if he can state what is the present shortage of officers in the Indian Army; and what steps are being taken to remedy it?

Mr. MONTAGU

Until the post-war establishment of the Indian Army is finally decided it is not possible to determine whether there is any shortage among regular Indian Army Officers. To meet difficulties caused by the demobilisation of a large number of temporary Officers, about 550 Officers have recently been engaged for temporary service with Indian units.

Colonel YATE

Is there any chance of any more being engaged in the immediate future?

Mr. MONTAGU

I am not aware of the necessity, but we are still making some appointments from the Regular Indian Army.

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