§ Mr. KENYONasked the Secretary of State for India whether he can make a statement as to operations on the Indian frontier?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThe Government of India have reported that the protective picquets near Ladha were heavily2106W attacked on March 24th. Our casualties amounted to 16 killed and 24 wounded. In retaliation, Makin was subjected to heavy air bombing. Since then organised attacks have been made on our protective troops and convoys, involving hand-to-hand fighting. Our casualties from 5th to 10th April inclusive amounted to 34 killed and 76 wounded. I have asked the Government of India for an appreciation of the situation.