§ Colonel YATEasked the Secretary of State for India what steps have been taken to reserve appointments in the police and all other Government services in India for disabled or retired Indian officers and men who have fought in the War?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThe Government of India have published a Resolution (a copy of which I shall he glad to place in the Library) explaining the concessions made to persons who have rendered service in connection with the War as regards civil appointments under Government.. Such persons are,ceteris paribus, to be given preferential treatment, and actual service in the combatant ranks of the Army ranks first. Generally speaking, the period of war service may be deducted from a candidate's age, and allowance is made for the absence of opportunity to acquire technical qualifications. In addition to the above concessions, Indians who have rendered military service are eligible for nomination to the Indian Civil Service and police under the same conditions as Englishmen.