§ 8. Mr. W. BAKERasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether it is the intention of the Government of India to abolish the Army clothing department at Madras and to hand the work over to private contractors; and whether he will ascertain the reason for the wholesale dismissals from that department at the beginning of June?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe Administration Report of the Ordnance and Clothing Factories for 1924–1925 contained a recommendation that the clothing factory at Madras should be closed. I am not aware that wholesale dismissals have taken place, but if the hon. Member wishes I will make inquiry.