§ 1. Colonel HOWARD-BURYasked the Under-Secretary of State for India 3 whether he is yet in a position to communicate the result of his reference to the Government of India on the subject of compensatory allowances?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Earl Winterton)The matter is under active consideration by the Secretary of State in Council, and I hope a decision will not be long delayed. As I have promised, I will corninunicate with my hon. and gallant Friend as soon as I am in a position to do so.
§ Colonel HOWARD-BURYCan my Noble Friend state whether the Secretary of State did not say that all officials will be treated alike? Is that the case now?
§ Earl WINTERTONThat does not seem to arise in the slightest degree out of the question on the Paper. I was asked whether I was in a position to communicate the result of the reference to the Government of India, and I have told my hon. Friend that I am not.
§ Colonel HOWARD-BURYWhen will my Noble Friend reply?
§ Earl WINTERTONI have told him, as soon as I am ready.