§ Mr. ANEURIN WILLIAMSasked the Secretary of State for India whether the recent increases in the rates of Army pay apply to British troops serving in India; and, if not, what are the reasons for their not so applying?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThe recent increases in the rates of pay for the rank and file of the Army apply to British troops serving in India. As regards officers, the Royal Warrant granting increases of British rates of pay from 1st October last does not apply to British Service officers on Indian rates of pay. This follows established practice. I have, however, under consideration proposals from the Government of India for increasing these Indian rates in consideration of the increases granted under the Royal Warrant.