§ Mr. PERKINSasked the Secretary of State for India whether, in view of the promise given by the Viceroy in his speech at Delhi on 7th February, 1917, he is yet in a position to announce when the increase in pensions to retired officers of the Indian Services recommended in the Montagu-Chelmsford reform scheme will actually come into force?
§ Mr. FISHERThe subject is engaging the attention of the Government of India. They report that they hope to submit their recommendations shortly.