HC Deb 04 August 1947 vol 441 cc972-3
38. Commander Noble

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India what are the compensation arrangements for the European members of the staff of the Indian ordnance factories and allied establishments.

Mr. A. Henderson

Those European members of the staff of the Indian ordnance factories who were appointed by the Government of India are not covered by the compensation arrangements set out in Command Paper 7116. The entitlement of those appointed by the Secretary of State is under active consideration, and I will communicate with the hon. and gallant Member about them as soon as possible.

Commander Noble

Is the Minister aware that these men are particularly worried about their provident funds and their leave, and will he give an assurance that these matters will be very carefully gone into?

Mr. Henderson

Yes, Sir.