§ 3. Sir FRANK NELSONasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether it is proposed to accept the recommendation of the Lee Commission that in the case of officers of the superior Civil Services the commutable proportion of their pensions should in future be one-half instead of, as at present, one-third only?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe increase in question has now been approved by my Noble Friend. The necessary steps arc twins taken to give effect to this decision.
§ Sir F. NELSONDoes this increase apply only to officers who have retired since 1st April, 1924?
§ Earl WINTERTONNo, Sir; it will apply to all officers of the service in question, irrespective of the date of their retirement.