§ Sir J. D. REESasked the Secretary of State for India what action has been taken on the proposals put forward by the Government of India in 1913 and 1914 for increased pension to departmental officers of the Indian departments which were understood to have been held over in 1914 owing to the outbreak of the War; and whether the Government of India proposes to resubmit the case on behalf of these officers if the former proposals are obsolete?
§ Mr. MONTAGURevised proposals have been received from the Government of India, and are now under consideration.