5. Duchess of ATHOLLasked the Secretary of State for India how many officers of the various Government services have claimed compensation for accrued rights in respect of posts, or classes of posts, abolished since 1921; what is the total value of such claims; how many officers have received such compensation; and what is the total value of the compensation awarded?
§ Mr. BUTLERMy Noble Friend's question involves a good deal of research which it has not been possible to complete in the time available. I am not yet sure whether it will be possible to give a precise answer on all the points referred to but I am having the matter-looked into.