§ Major KELLEYasked the Under-Secretary of State for India what amount of the money recently raised in this country by the Indian Government for railway development and public works has been expended; how much of it has been spent in this country; whether any arrangements have been made to purchase further supplies of material in Great Britain; and whether the Indian Government proposes to make further application to British investors?
§ Earl WINTERT0NSo far as can be ascertained about 20¾ millions have been spent on capital account on Indian railways since 1st April, 1921 This amount is approximate as full details of expenditure in India in the current year are not available. Of the above sum 17½ millions have been expended on supplies in this country, and further large supplies of material have been ordered in this country. As regards the last part of the question, I would refer ray hon. and gallant Friend to the discussions on the last East India Loans Bills earlier in the year.