Pensioned Officers.

Oral Answers to Questions — India. – in the House of Commons am ar 25 Chwefror 1924.

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Photo of Mr Rupert Gwynne Mr Rupert Gwynne , Eastbourne

10.

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India the number of pensioned officers of the Indian services, other than members of the Indian Civil Service, who retired previous to 23rd July, 1913?

Photo of Mr Robert Richards Mr Robert Richards , Wrecsam

It is not altogether clear to what the question refers, but I presume the hon. Member is referring to pensioners belonging to what are usually known as the uncovenanted services who retired before 23rd July, 1913, on a pension of Rs.5,000 a year or over and who are still alive. Those drawing pensions in this country number 376. I have no information as to the number drawing pension in India.

Photo of Colonel Charles Yate Colonel Charles Yate , Melton

Will the case of these 300 odd officers, members of the uncovenanted services, be taken into consideration?

Photo of Mr Robert Richards Mr Robert Richards , Wrecsam

I understand that it has.

Photo of Colonel Charles Yate Colonel Charles Yate , Melton

Will the hon. Gentleman try again, and reconsider that point?