§ 9. Major McMICKINGasked the Secretary of State for India whether, in view of the fact that the sterling value of the rupee pay of certain classes of British service officers in India is less than the home rates, the Government of India will permit officers to remit their rupee pay in sterling at the rate of 2s. to the rupee?
§ Mr. MONTAGUFor the reasons given in my reply to my hon. and gallant Friend on the 21st June, I am unable to accept the suggestion.
§ Major McMICKINGCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the Government of India have considered the case of married officers who through family arrangements find it necessary to remit portion of their pay to this country?
§ Mr. MONTAGUMy hon. Friend will be aware that the fluctuations of the rate of exchange cause hardship to many other people besides those about whom he is asking.
§ Major McMICKINGDoes it not really amount to a breach of contract with officers who in these circumstances are serving in India at a less rate of pay than they would receive at home?
§ Mr. MONTAGUNo, it does not amount to a breach of contract.