§ 6. Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOXasked the Secretary of State for India whether, in view of the fact that 13 battalions of infantry, one of pioneers, and two cavalry regiments of the Indian Army are now in process of Indianisation, he is satisfied that the Army in India is sufficiently strong to meet all likely demands?
§ Sir S. HOAREYes, Sir. The actual numbers of units affected are 12 battalions of infantry, one of pioneers and three regiments of cavalry.
§ Sir A. KNOXIs my right hon. Friend satisfied that these units would be equally as effective in communal disturbances as present units organised and commanded by British officers?
§ Sir S. HOAREI have great faith in my military advisers, in the Commander-in-Chief and his advisers in India, and I am satisfied that the answer I have given is a fair one.
§ Sir A. KNOXAre the military authorities in India entirely in agreement with this scheme of Indianisation?
§ Brigadier-General CLIFTON BROWNAre these regiments composed entirely of Hindus or Mahommedans or of Hindus and Mahommedans?
§ Sir S. HOAREI should require notice of that question.