§ Sir C. YATEasked the Under-Secretary of State for India to what extent the recommendations for equipment, etc., submitted by the Army Departments concerned have been cut down by the Finance Department in India; and whether he is aware that the limit of safety has been passed in the matter of equipment and transport?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. As regards the second part, I am not aware that the Commander-in-Chief has so advised the Government of India.