§ 1. Colonel Sir C. YATEasked the Under Secretary of State for India 2558 whether, considering that the final recommendations of the Government of India have now been received, and that more than two years have elapsed since the question was first raised, he can state what decision has been arrived at on the question of the application to the Indian Army of the Royal Warrant of August, 1920, regarding the adjustment of the pay of retired officers of the Indian Army retained in the Army during the War beyond the date on which they became eligible for retirement?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Earl Winterton)I regret that I have nothing to add to the answer which I gave to the hon. and gallant. Member on 28th November.
§ Sir C. YATEIs it in the power of the Government of India to delay the application of a Royal Warrant for more than two years?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe answer which I gave my hon. and gallant Friend on the date in question, 28th November, was that this question was under consideration. I can assure my hon. and gallant Friend that every step is being taken to accelerate the decision on the subject.