§ 9. Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSasked the Under-Secretary of State for India what is the result of the consultations which took place in February between the Secretary of State and the Viceroy in regard to the extension of the date for retiring from the Civil Service on proportionate pensions?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe Secretary of State is still awaiting a reply from the Government of India to the despatch sent to them by his predecessor on this subject. He realises the importance of arriving at an early decision, and is endeavouring to expedite it.