HC Deb 20 March 1933 vol 276 cc10-1
14. Mr. M. JONES

asked the Secretary of State for India whether the Report of the Indian Army Capitation Tribunal is now under consideration by His Majesty's Government; whether any decision on the questions involved has been arrived at; and whether and when the report will be made available to Members of the House?

Sir S. HOARE

The report of the tribunal is under the consideration of His Majesty's Government, but no decision has yet been reached on the questions involved. I cannot yet say whether the report will be published.

Mr. JONES

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether this decision will be long delayed?

Sir S. HOARE

It is difficult to give an answer, but I hope that it will not be long delayed. A number of Departments are concerned in the matter.

Mr. JONES

When the decision is arrived at, will the right hon. Gentleman consider publishing the report as a White Paper?

Sir S. HOARE

I am not sure whether the report will be published. It was a report for the Government and not primarily for the public.

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