§ Mr. RAWLINSONasked the Secretary of State for India whether the members of the Indian educational service were promised a revision of the terms of their service and an increase in their remuneration in 1904, 1913, and 1917, respectively; whether all necessary inquiries, including reports from all local governments, were concluded by November, 1917; and whether, having regard to the importance of attracting the best men to that service and to the increased cost of living, he will see that the revised terms of service are put into operation forthwith and the remuneration be immediately increased?
§ Mr. MONTAGUNo definite promise of revision of pay and terms of service has been made, though it is recognised that they need improvement. The inquiry has only just been completed, and its results are still under the consideration of the Government of India. In the meantime they have proposed certain provisional measures of relief which I have sanctioned and which will shortly be announced in India.