§ Sir A. HOLBROOKasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he is aware of the number of applications 2625W submitted by officers of the Indian police for premature retirement; that these increased from 72 to 83 during November, or more than 15 per cent, of the total strength; and that this service has become unpopular owing to the inadequacy of the pay and doubts as to the security of pensions; and what action, if any, it is proposed to take in the matter?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe number of applications from officers of the Indian police for permission to retire prematurely received by the Government of India up to the end of November was 73, or rather more than 10 per cent, of the strength of the service. As regards the last two parts of his question, I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Belper (Mr. Hancock) on the 6th December and would observe that my Noble Friend the Secre-
England. Wales. — 1871. 1921. Increase (+) or Decrease (-) in 1921. 1871. 1921. Increase (+) or Decrease (-) in 1921. Acres. Acres. Acres. Acres. Acres. Acres. Wheat 3,312,550 1,937,254 -1,375,296 126,334 38,750 -87,584 Barley 1,964,210 1,355,869 -608,341 169,751 79,751 -90,000 Oats 1,454,144 1,933,410 +479,266 253,672 215,533 -38,139 Potatoes 391,531 531,613 +140,117 51,853 26,152 -25,701 Turnips and Swedes. 1,592,933 845,015 -747,918 69,833 49,995 -19,838 Mangolds 351,523 364,415 +12,892 7,380 10,356 +2,976
Scotland. Great Britain. — 1871. 1921. Increase (+) or Decrease (-) in 1921. 1871. 1921. Increase (-) or Decrease (-) in 1921. Acres. Acres. Acres. Acres. Acres. Acres. Wheat 133,010 65,191 -67,819 3,571,894 2,041,195 -1,530,699 Barley 251,822 170,721 -81,101 2,385,783 1,606,341 -779,442 Oats 1,00,891 1,011,615 +3,724 2,715,707 3,160,558 +444,851 Potatoes 184,307 153,820 -30,487 627,691 711,620 +83,929 Turnips and Swedes. 500,978 410,789 -90,189 2,163,744 1,305,799 -857,945 Mangolds 1,614 1,771 +157 360,517 376,542 +16,025