§ 18. Sir J. Mellorasked the Secretary of State for India whether his attention has been drawn to the hardship to officers and especially married junior officers due to the high cost of living in India; and what steps he has taken, or proposes to take, to improve their position?
§ Mr. AmeryProposals for ameliorating the position of the junior married officer are under discussion with the Government of India, and I am doing my best to expedite a decision.
§ Mr. John DugdaleWill the position of other ranks be taken into account, since the high cost of living must presumably affect them as well as officers?
§ Mr. AmeryYes, Sir. I think they are being taken into account, but the particular problem of Income Tax which affects the junior married officer does not affect them.