§ 95. Sir W. DAVISONasked the Secretary of State for India whether he is aware of the discontent existing in the Indian Civil Service by reason of the-fact that improvements in pay and pension granted to the home Civil Service have not been applied to the Civil Service in India; whether he has recently received a telegram on behalf of the Indian Civil Service emphasising certain grievances; and what reply has been sent to the same?
§ Mr. PARKERMy right hon. Friend has received a number of memorials on the subjects mentioned, as well as the 419 particular telegram referred to. The representations contained in the latter are, he understands, being formally submitted to him through the Government of India. He has, however, taken note of them in reaching decisions which he has recently communicated to the Government of India, who, as a result of those decisions, may be expected to issue a comprehensive Resolution almost immediately dealing with the pay of the Imperial Indian Services, including the Indian Civil Service. Consideration of other matters, in particular, pensions, is still proceeding.