§ 9. Colonel HOWARD-BURYasked the Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that European employés in managerial appointments on the railways in India are now only to receive leave once every seven years; and whether he will suggest to the Indian Government the desirability of giving long leave at shorter intervals, in the interests of the health and efficiency of their staffs?
§ Mr. BENNI have no information of any recent change of the nature indicated. If, however, the hon. and gallant Member will give me particulars of the case he has in mind, I will make inquiries.
§ Colonel HOWARD-BURYIs it not the case that they have to serve seven years before they can go on leave, and is not seven years a long time in a tropical climate?
§ Mr. BENNThe rule is and has been for many years, that seven years must be completed before the first leave is granted; thereafter it is every three years.
§ Sir BERTRAM FALLEDoes the right hon. Gentleman mean home leave?