§ Sir J. D. REESasked 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 2500W 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 BAKERThe rule was initiated by the Government of India.