§ 72. Sir C. YATEasked the Secretary of State for India if he can now state when steps are to be taken for the re-organisation of the Royal Indian Marine into the Indian Navy?
§ Mr. MONTAGUIn view of the present financial stringency, any steps in this direction would be impracticable in the near future. As the Prime Minister informed the House on 16th March, the whole question of Empire naval' policy and co-operation will be discussed at the Imperial Conference in June next.
§ Viscount CURZONIs it or is it not the policy of the Government to create an Indian navy?
§ Mr. MONTAGUNo steps are being taken in the immediate future, but this Question will be discussed.