HC Deb 12 December 1938 vol 342 c1641W
Mr. C. Wilson

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he can state for each of the last five years the percentages which military, educational, health, and other services, respectively, are of the budget of the Indian Government?

1934–5*. 1935–6*. 1936–7*. 1937–8† 1938–9‡
Per cent. Per cent. Per cent. Per cent. Per cent.
1. Defence 24.0 23.9 24.0 25.4 24.3
2. Education 5.8 5.9 6.0 5.8 6.0
3. Medical and Public Health 2.7 2.7 2.8 2.7 2.9
4. Agriculture, Industries, and Scientific Department. 2.0 2.2 2.3 1.9 2.3
5. All other services 65.5 65.3 64.9 64.2 64.5
* Figures include Burma. † Revised Estimates. ‡ Budget Estimates.

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