§ 3. Colonel Sir CHARLES YATEasked the Under-Secretary of State for India what decision ha6 been come to on the question of the application to the Indian Army of the Boyal Warrant of August, 1920, regarding the treatment of officers retained beyond their date of retirement owing to the emergency created by the War?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe final recommendations of the Government of India on this question have recently been received and are now being considered.
§ Sir C. YATEWhen can I expect a reply?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe hon. and gallant Gentleman can receive a reply as soon as the matter has been considered.
§ Mr. GWYNNEHas not this been under consideration for over two years?
§ Earl WINTERTONI do not think so. I should require to have notice of the actual time during which it has been under consideration, but I do not think it is anything like two years.