HC Deb 13 June 1921 vol 143 cc39-40
70. Colonel Sir C. YATE

asked the Secretary of State for India the result of his inquiry from the Government of India as to the upkeep in future of regimental bands in the Indian Army and how far the cost of these bands is to be dependent on subscriptions deducted from the officers' pay?

Mr. PARKER (Lord of the Treasury, for. Mr. Montagu)

The Government of India have certain proposals under consideration, and a decision should be reached shortly.