§ 42. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what requests have now been made by the Indian Government for military and other supplies, respectively; and what has been provided.
§ 43. Mr. Russellasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what conditions were imposed when arms were supplied to India to help in repelling Chinese aggression.
§ Mr. SandysA gift of small arms has been made; the first batch reached Delhi within a few days. The remainder has been flown and shipped to India. No special conditions were attached. The question of further supplies and the financial and other conditions relating to them is being explored with the Indian Government. We are also in consultation with other supplying Governments on the subject.