HC Deb 26 November 1942 vol 385 c850
26. Mr. Mander

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he will consider increasing Indian representation on his Advisory Committee?

The Secretary of State for India (Mr. Amery)

Of my eight Advisers three are Indians. Perhaps my honourable Friend is not aware that by Statute at least half must have completed, not more than two years before their appointment, at least 10 years' service under the Crown in India; and their selection is made, naturally, with regard to the nature of such service.

Mr. Mander

Would it not be possible to alter the Statute?

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