§ Sir J. BUTCHERasked the Secretary of State for India whether the radical change in the system under which accounts of the pay of officers and men of the Indian Army are prepared, which is referred to on page 27 of the Report of Lord Esher's Committee (Cd. 943), has yet been introduced; and, if not, how soon will this change be brought into operation?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThis is a matter within the competence of the Government of India to decide, but I have asked for the information which my hon. and learned Friend seeks and will let him know when I receive it.