§ 1. Mr. DAYasked the Secretary of State for India whether the Government of India have taken steps to provide the full leave reserve necessary to enable the non-commissioned officers in the Army Ordnance Corps to take their leave which they are entitled to; whether the regulations by which non-commissioned officers are eligible for 12 months' leave after six years' service abroad are being fully carried out; if arrangements have been made that the full complement can take their leave during the forthcoming season; and will he give particulars?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Wedgwood Benn)The necessary steps were taken in June, 1928, to provide a leave reserve of 16 per cent. in the Indian Army Ordnance 1578 Corps so as to enable non-commissioned officers to take leave on the average every six years. I have heard nothing to show that the new system is not working satisfactorily.
§ Mr. BENNPerhaps the best thing the hon. Member can do is to communicate with me privately, or put down a question as to exactly the hardship which he has in mind.