§ Mr. Molsonasked the Secretary of State for War how many Indian troops are at present serving outside India and will be recalled as a result of the recent decision of the Government of India; and whether an equivalent number of British troops will be required to replace them.
§ Mr. BellengerIt would not be in accordance with practice to give this figure. No official request has been received from the Government of India to withdraw these troops. It is, therefore, not possible to say what adjustments to the disposition of British troops will be necessary.