§ Mr. KINGasked the Under-Secretary of State for India what previous experience in India has been enjoyed by the three members of the Delhi Town-Planning Committee?
§ Mr. H. BAKERCaptain Swinton had served some years in India. The two other members of the Committee had not visited India before.
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§ Mr. KINGasked whether there are any experts acquainted with Indian building conditions in any other Departments, except that of Public Works, who are qualified to advise upon the technical matters arising out of the plans for the new Delhi; and, if so, whether their opinions will be consulted?
§ Mr. BAKERThere are no doubt in India, as elsewhere, professional builders and aschitects, outside the Public Works Department, of varying degrees of skill and experience. The Indian Government is not likely to be ignorant of their existence, or to refrain from consulting them on any matter respecting which their acquaintance with local building conditions would be valuable.