§ 1. Mr. SMITHERSasked the Secretary of State for India whether there has been recently any addition to the number of British troops in India; if so, will he give details; and what other British troops, if any, are under orders to proceed to India or are on the way?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Wedgwood Benn)Apart from small fluctuations due to seasonal movements, no change in the number of British troops in India has been recently made or is at present contemplated.
§ Mr. SMITHERSIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that the present British troops in India are sufficient to keep peace and order, in view of the recent position?