§ Lieut.-Colonel Acland-Troyteasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that hardship is caused to soldiers serving in India by the high Customs Duties which are charged on parcels from this country; and whether he will make representations to the Government of India, with a view to getting these charges reduced, especially in view of the fact that soldiers serving in France do not have to pay similar duties?
§ Sir H. O'NeillThe Government of India exempt from Customs Duty parcels the duty on which does not exceed 12 annas. The British troops in India are engaged on the normal duties of the peace-time garrison, and the Government of India are unable to grant any special exemption from Customs Duty similar to that which has been granted in France.