HC Deb 05 December 1912 vol 44 cc2499-500W
Sir J. D. REES

asked the Under-Secretary for India whether the rule recently introduced into the public service whereby the promotion of an officer against whom proceedings are pending is prohibited was initiated by the Government of India or by the Secretary of State; if by the latter, whether, before being sanctioned, the rule was considered in Council, and, if so, how many members of Council signified their approval of it; and whether such consideration, if any, was given before or after the Under-Secretary of State made a statement in the House committing the Government to the course that has been followed?

Mr. HAROLD BAKER

The rule was initiated by the Government of India.