HC Deb 23 February 1931 vol 248 c1730
13. Earl WINTERTON

asked the Secretary of State for India whether the progress made in past years in improving the accommodation and amenities of British and Indian military hospitals and of electrification in barracks in India is being maintained?

Mr. BENN

Yes, Sir. The original programme for improving hospitals and electrifying British barracks is on the point of completion, and steady progress is being made with the improvement of Indian troops lines.

Lieut.-Colonel HENEAGE

Is this service paid for by the British Exchequer?

Mr. BENN

It is paid for out of the Indian Revenues.