HC Deb 21 June 1928 vol 218 c1771W
Mr. LANSBURY

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether, in view of the appointment of Sir Philip Hartog to serve on the subsidiary committee to advise the Simon Commission in regard to the educational progress in British India, and in view of Sir Philip's early departure from India, it is the intention of the Government to appoint a temporary successor to him on the Public Service Commission; and, if so, when the Government expects to be in a position to make an announcement regarding this temporary appointment?

Earl WINTERTON

Mr. J. R. Cunningham, Director of Public Instruction in Assam, has been appointed to officiate as a member of the Public Service Commission during Sir Philip Hartog's absence.

1922–3. 1927–8*.
Military. Civil. Military. Civil.
£ £ £ £
British liability 172,500 Nil 365,000 30,000
Indian liability 450,500 Nil† 250,000 Nil†
* Estimated only. Final figures not yet available.
† The expenditure was more than covered by local revenues.