§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that a grievance is felt among non-commissioned officers of the Military Engineer Services regarding the question of furlough from India; and whether, since leave reserve is based on 10 per cent. by commands a non-commissioned officer may have to wait approximately 10 to 14 years before he is granted furlough, he will see whether it can be arranged that leave is allowed after the completion of six years' continuous service in India?
§ Earl WINTERTONMy information is that the present leave reserve for warrant and non-commissioned officers of the Military Engineer Services in India is approximately 11 per cent., which should enable leave to be taken on an average once in every ten years. The attention of the Government of India is, however, being drawn to the hon. Member's question, and a report is being asked for.