HC Deb 16 June 1947 vol 438 c169W
79. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India what methods British personnel in India should adopt for release before June, 1948; and, if release is granted, to what extent their qualification for compensation is affected.

Mr. A. Henderson

As indicated in paragraph to of the Viceroy's announcement of 30th April, the criterion for the release before the date of the transfer of power of European members of the Secretary of State's Services with entitlement to compensation will be the public interest and it is not intended that the officers themselves should take the initiative in the matter.