7. Lieut.-Colonel Sir F. HALLasked the Secretary of State for India when he will be able to state what steps are to be taken to remedy the present condition in India under which the rupee rates of pay of British service officers in India are less than the home rates of pay and allowances converted at the current rate of exchange?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThe question presents many difficulties. I regret to say no decision has yet been reached.
Sir F. HALLWill the right hon. Gentleman take steps to get into communication with the Indian Government to see if some alteration cannot be made, seeing that the present position is so hard on British officers serving in India?
§ Mr. MONTAGUI am in active communication with the Government of India, and a telegram from them is now under the consideration of my Council. I will do my best to get special consideration.
Sir F. HALLIf I put down a question in a fortnight, will the right hon. Gentleman be able to give me an answer?
§ Mr. MONTAGUI very much hope so.