§ Mr. Rogersasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether, in view of the fact that two Sikh holders of the Victoria Cross were recently refused admission to a Jermyn Street, London, restaurant by an Italian waiter, he will consider providing accommodation, etc., for Indian soldiers visiting this country or take other steps to prevent a recurrence of such an incident.
§ Mr. A. HendersonThe incident in question has not been brought to my notice. I need hardly say, however, that His Majesty's Government trusts that every restaurant will not merely admit, but welcome members of the Indian Forces, and condemns in the strongest terms any restaurant which is guilty of the conduct alleged by my hon. Friend. Accommodation is in fact provided in London for Indian soldiers visiting this country, and they are also of course able to take advantage of the general club and canteen facilities provided for members of the Forces.