HC Deb 02 March 1931 vol 249 c44W
Major POLE

asked the Secretary of State for India whether the proposed change in procedure in regard to the granting of higher-grade commissions to selected officers in the Indian Territorial Force has been effected; and, if so, whether there has been any substantial increase in the number of these commissions granted since this change was made?

Mr. BENN

The change was effected early in 1930. The number of senior grade commissions was 139 on 31st March, 1930, and 241 on 1st October, 1930.