§ Sir P. RICHARDSONasked the Under-Secretary of State for India what is the cause of the delay in carrying out the recommendations of the Public Services Commission, 1917, that a family pension fund similar to that of the Indian Civil Service should be instituted for the Indian police and other services?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe delay is due first to the time spent in obtaining the views of the services concerned on the recommendations of the Commission, and, secondly, to the fact that before a definite scheme could be formulated, it was necessary to undertake an investigation into the marriage and mortality rates of the members of those services, which is still proceeding.
§ Sir P. RICHARDSONasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether the Government contributions to the Indian 2303W Civil Service have been increased by 25 per cent. since January, 1920; and whether a further increase of 25 per cent. has been offered?
Earl W!NTERTONThe Government contribution to the Indian Civil Service Family Pension Scheme was increased by 25 per cent. from January, 1920, subject to reconsideration after 31st December, 1923. A proposal has been laid before the subscribers whereby pensions would be temporarily enhanced by a further 25 per cent. subject to an increase in subscriptions. Should this proposal be accepted the Government contribution, which takes the form of the provision of certain definite portions of the pensions, will be automatically increased by a further 25 per cent.