HC Deb 21 September 1931 vol 256 c1252
2. Mr. WELLOCK

asked the Secretary of State for India if he is in a position to say what steps the Government of India are taking, or propose to take, in regard to carrying out the recommendations of the Whitley Commission?

Sir S. HOARE

I have asked the Government of India for a report which I am now awaiting.

Mr. WELLOCK

In view of the very large number of recommendations in the report, will the right hon. Gentleman consider suggesting to the Government of India the allocation of a highly-placed civil servant to deal with these recommendations?

Sir S. HOARE

I must first see the comments of the Government of India on the report. I do not think the time has yet come to suggest an additional Government servant for that purpose.

Mr. WELLOCK

I do not mean an additional civil servant, but the allocation of a member of the existing Civil Service for this purpose. Will the right hon. Gentleman consider that suggestion?

Sir S. HOARE

As I say, I must first see the report of the Government of India on the subject.