HC Deb 21 May 1936 vol 312 c1373
82. Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOX

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he will furnish the names of the members of the selection committee which, under the arrangements announced by the India Office on 12th May, will next August appoint candidates to the Indian Civil Service?

Mr. BUTLER

I am not in a position to give this information.

Sir A. KNOX

When the time comes to appoint these members, will the hon. Gentleman use his influence to secure the appointment of officers with some knowledge of the conditions of India and not more Socialists from either the Opposition or the Government benches?

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