§ Mr. JOHNasked the Secretary of State for India what decisions have been arrived at by the Government of India with regard to the disbandment of certain Indian battalions and corps headquarters, and the estimated saving to Indian revenues?
§ Sir S. HOAREIt has recently been decided to abolish the arm of Pioneers in the Indian Army. This entails the disbandment of three corps headuarters and seven battalions of Pioneers. The saving is estimated at about 22½ lakhs of rupees annually.