§ Mr. MYERSasked the Secretary of State for War whether the Maharajah of Kapurthala has offered 12,000 troops for operations in Mesopotamia and Persia; if so, whether this offer has been accepted; and whether he can give an assurance that these troops will not be used to assist in any movement against the Soviet Government of Russia I
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe Maharajah of Kapurthala offered the services of a unit of Kapurthala Infantry for service in Mesopotamia. The approximate strength of the unit is 465 Indian ranks. The offer was accepted and the unit is now serving on the Lower Euphrates. Its role, like that of all other British troops, is to maintain the security of the country for which Great Britain, as the mandatory Power, is responsible.