§ 2. Mr. PILCHERasked the Undersecretary of State for India whether the Indian Government have yet reached a decision, and, if so, what decision, regarding the claims to benefit under the Lee Commission's recommendations which, in some instances with the Provincial Government's sanction, have been advanced in the case of the Director of Industries, Bengal, the Deputy-Director of Industries, Bengal, the Official Receiver, Bengal, the Calcutta Port Health Officer, the Collector of Customs, Calcutta, and officials in the Department of the Director of Ordnance Factories, Bengal, and the Mathematical Instruments Office, Bengal?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe Collector of Customs, Calcutta, who is a member of the Indian Civil Service, has received the relief recommended by the Commission for officers in his position. My Noble Friend hopes to receive shortly the recommendations of the Government of India as to the degree of relief, if any, to be granted to the other officers referred to, who are serving in special posts or Departments under the Central Government or the Government of Bengal, A decision will be expedited as much as possible.