§ 12. Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Secretary of State for India whether the Government of India have under consideration the reduction of the British Army in India?
§ Sir S. HOAREAs I stated in the House on the 5th October, 1931, expert investigation covering this matter was set on foot in the early summer of that year. It is still proceeding.
§ Mr. DAVIESCan the right hon. Gentleman say when he will be able to tell us when a decision is likely to be reached?
§ Sir S. HOARENo, Sir. I am afraid that I cannot give that information at present.