§ Colonel DAYasked the Under-Secretary of State for India if his attention has been drawn to the disappointment expressed by the Indian members of the Indian Medical Service at the concession of free passages to Europe and back lately granted to European members of the Indian Medical Service, which has not 1434W been extended to include Indian members; and, with a view to establishing and maintaining the standard of prevailing knowledge and efficiency, will he consider recommending the extension of travelling facilities being afforded Indian members?
§ Earl WINTERTONMy Noble Friend has received and considered memorials from Indian members of the Indian Medical Service on this subject, but he has found it necessary to maintain the principle on which the leave passage concessions are confined to officers of non-Asiatic domicile. The claims of the Indian members of the service, so far as, they relate to facilities for study, are receiving further consideration.