HC Deb 09 December 1929 vol 233 cc2-3
2. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Secretary of State for India whether any Indian gentlemen have been trained, or are under training, as artillery officers in His Majesty's Army; and, if so, how many?

Mr. BENN

The answer to both parts of the question is, "None, as yet."

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

When does my right hon. Friend intend to take definite action to provide for training Indian officers?

Mr. BENN

The reason that no Indian candidate has been admitted to Woolwich is because none has yet qualified.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

But when can he arrange to train these gentlemen in India?

Mr. BENN

It has been decided provisionally that candidates for commissions must be trained in cadet colleges in this country.