HC Deb 15 May 1930 vol 238 cc2062-3
83. Major GRAHAM POLE

asked the Secretary of State for India the number of Indians and Europeans who were granted King's commissions in the Indian Army in the year 1929–30?

The SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Wedgwood Benn)

The numbers of candidates commissioned in the regular line since the 1st January, 1929, are: 13 Indians and 116 Europeans.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Is my right hon. Friend satisfied with these numbers?

Mr. BENN

The hon. and gallant Member is well aware that this matter is, and has been, under the consideration of the Government?

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Is my right hon. Friend aware that nothing has been done for years?

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