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Auxiliary Force Act.

Oral Answers to Questions — India. – in the House of Commons at on 8 December 1920.

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Photo of Colonel Charles Yate Colonel Charles Yate , Melton

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asked the Secretary of State for India the number of volun- tary enrolments in India up to date under the Auxiliary Force Act, and how this number compares with the number that were enrolled under the Indian Defence Force Act; and what is the date fixed as the time limit for volunteering under the new Act?

Photo of Mr Edwin Montagu Mr Edwin Montagu , Cambridgeshire

I regret that I am not able to give the information, as I have not yet received the report from the Government of India. I anticipate that it will take a little time to collect the returns from the various parts of India.

Photo of Colonel Charles Yate Colonel Charles Yate , Melton

Can the right hon. Gentleman tell me when I can put a question down and get an answer?

Photo of Mr Edwin Montagu Mr Edwin Montagu , Cambridgeshire

I will inquire from my office this afternoon and let the hon. and gallant Gentleman know.

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