§ 7. Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOXasked the Secretary of State for India what contribution is paid annually by the Government of India towards the cost of the British Navy?
§ Sir S. HOARE£100,000 a year.
§ Sir A. KNOXIn view of a recent decision to pay a large sum to the Government of India for the privilege of exercising British troops on Indian soil, ought we not to pay for the privilege of exercising British ships in Indian waters?