HC Deb 06 May 1926 vol 195 cc432-3
31. Mr. THURTLE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India, whether he will inform the House of the considerations by reason of which the Government appointed a European to the position of president of the Indian Public Services Commission; and whether no Indian with the necessary qualification was willing to accept this position?

Lord STANLEY

In making the appointment of Chairman to the Indian Public Services Commission, the sole consideration which weighed with my noble Friend was to appoint the best man available. The second part of the hon. Member's question, therefore, does not arise.