§ Sir W. Smilesasked the Secretary of State for India if he is aware that the B.B.C., when mentioning the gallant deeds of the 14th Army in Burma, makes no mention of the fact that two-thirds of this Army are Indian and Gurkha volunteers; and if he will take steps so that proper publicity is given to these brave men.
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§ Mr. AmeryIt is of course impossible to speak too highly of the part which the Indian Army, including the Gurkha troops, is playing in the Burma campaign, and I think that the B.B.C. are giving full credit to its achievements. I do not think it can be expected that the particular facts to which my hon. and gallant Friend calls attention should be reiterated on every occasion. From inquiries I have made I am satisfied that the B.B.C. do bring them to notice. It is, of course, also desirable that the public should appreciate that British troops have a share in the achievements of Indian formations.