§ Mr. G. Hutchinsonasked the Secretary of State for India whether the increases of pay recently granted to British officers will be extended to British officers holding emergency commissions in the Indian Army.
§ Mr. AmeryCertain points in regard to the application of War Service Increments and Japanese Campaign Pay to both 1551W British and Indian personnel of the Indian Army are still under consideration, and I am taking steps with the view to expediting a decision.
§ Mr. G. Hutchinsonasked the Secretary of State for India whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction felt by British officers normally resident in this country but now holding emergency commissions in the Indian Army, that they are not included in the arrangements for voting at Parliamentary elections in this country; and whether he will extend to such officers facilities identical with those enjoyed by other British personnel serving overseas.
§ Mr. AmeryI would invite the attention of my hon. Friend to my reply of 19th October to the hon. Member for the Newton Division of Lancashire (Sir R. Young).