§ 73. Colonel YATEasked the Secretary of State for India what steps are being taken to increase the pensions of the widows, children, and dependants of deceased officers of the Indian Army, the Indian Medical Service, and the Royal Indian Marine?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD OF EDUCATION (Mr. Herbert Fisher)The subject is now engaging the attention of the Government of India, who have informed me that they will communicate their views as soon as possible.
§ 74. Colonel YATEasked whether, considering the numbers of officers who are hesitating to join the Indian Army until they know what rates of pension they will be entitled to, he will now state by what date the revised rates of pension for the Indian Army and the Indian Medical Service will be published?
§ Mr. FISHERI regret that I am not yet able to state on what date the revised rates of pension for the Indian Army and the Indian Medical Service will be published.
§ Colonel YATEWill it be soon?
§ Mr. FISHERI hope so.
§ 75. Colonel YATEasked whether the new rates of pay for the Royal Indian Marine are applicable to all officers in that service with effect from the 1st July, 1919, whether serving, sick, or on leave?
§ Mr. FISHERThe new rates of pay for officers of the Royal Indian Marine apply to those officers only who are on duty, and not to those on leave or sick furlough. Leave pay is at present under consideration.
§ Colonel YATEWhat reason is there why they are not applicable to the men on leave and furlough?
§ Mr. FISHERThe matter is under consideration.
§ Colonel YATEI will put down a further question.