§ 1. Colonel YATEasked the Secretary of State for India for what reason instructions were issued by the Government of India forbidding civil and military officers and officials in India to subscribe to the Dyer Fund; under what law was this Order issued; and was it issued with his approval?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Montagu)The Government of India reported to mo in July that they had issued instructions, to the effect stated, under Rule 22 of the Government Servants' Conduct Rules, of which I will publish a copy in the OFFICIAL REPORT. The instructions were not referred to me before issue. Rule No. 3 appears to be also relevant, and I am circulating it with the other.
§ The following are the Rules referred to:—