§ 22. Sir W. BRASSasked the Secretary of State for India to what extent progress of mechanisation in the Indian Army compares with the progress made in mechanisation in this country?
§ Mr. BENNI am circulating a statement with regard to the progress made in India. Any comparison between what is being done in India and in this country would be misleading as the conditions are essentially different.
§ Sir W. BRASSIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied with the progress that is being made?
§ Following is the statement:
§ Progress of Mechanisation.
§ Army in India.
§ 19th February,1931.
§ 1. The following, are completely Mechanised:
- 1 Field Brigade, Royal Artillery.
- 2 Divisional Ammunition Column, Royal Artillery.
- 1 Field Artillery Ammunition Column.
- 1 Field Troop, Sappers and Miners.
- 1 Corps Signals.
- 1 Cavalry Brigade Signal Troop.
- 1 Cavalry Brigade Train.
- 2 Divisional Trains.
§ 2. The following are in process of mechanisation and completion is expected by the end of 1930–31:
- 1 Anti-Aircraft Battery.
- 1 Field Troop, Sappers and Miners.
- 1 Corps Signals.
- 1 Cavalry Brigade Signal Troop.
- 1 Cavalry Brigade Train.