§ Sir E. CORNWALLasked the Secretary of State for India what steps are being 978W taken to remedy the defects shown in the Indian Army system in respect to artillery, aviation, intelligence, and medical equipment; and whether the Indian military organisation is under the control of the India Office or of the higher command at the War Office?
§ Mr. CHAMBERLAINIt would not be in the public interest at the present time to give the information asked for in the first part of the question. The control of the Army in India is by law vested in the Governor General in Council, who is required to pay due obedience to such orders as he may receive from the Secretary of State.