§ 34. Brigadier Lowasked the Under-Secretary of State for India what is the strength of the Indian Army at present stationed in the territory of Hyderabad; of this number how many are British personnel; and when these Indian Army troops will be withdrawn.
§ Mr. A. HendersonThe strength of the Indian Army stationed in Hyderabad territory is 13,600 of which 350 are British personnel. Withdrawal is taking place in accordance with a programme which is being arranged by the Government of India in consultation with the Hyderabad Government. It will probably be completed by about the end of the year. Combatant units are being moved first, and technical personnel last.