§ 2. Mr. MAXTONasked the Secretary of State for India whether troops belonging to the Indian array are stationed in Tibet; in what localities these troops are stationed; and what is their total number?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Butler)The only troops maintained by us in Tibet are the escorts to the British Trade Agents at Gyantse and Yatung. The total number is one British officer, three Indian officers and 90 Indian rank and file.