§ LORD NATHANMy Lords, I beg to ask the question standing on the Paper in my name.
§ [The question was as follows:
§ To ask His Majesty's Government whether the appointment of Field-Marshal Sir John Dill as Governor-designate of Bombay is in any way affected by his appointment in Washington.]
§ THE PARLIAMENTARY UNDERSECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA AND BURMA (THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE)My Lords, I would remind the noble Lord of the fact that the Field-Marshal is not due to assume office as Governor of Bombay until September next.