§ Sir C. YATEasked the Secretary of State for India how many regiments of Indian cavalry and infantry have already been disbanded; and how many more are in course of reduction?
§ Mr. MONTAGUUp to 24th February of this year three Indian cavalry regiments, the 5th additional squadrons of four Indian cavalry regiments, and 53 infantry and pioneer battalions had been disbanded. None of the above were pre-War units. Further reductions, and in the case of cavalry, amalgamation of regiments which are no longer required for service overseas, will take place as opportunity offers on their return to India. But, as I stated in this House on the 23rd March, no further reduction beyond that already announced, of the post-War establishment proposed for Indian purposes will be made pending282W consideration of the whole question by the Sub-committee of the Committee of Imperial Defence.