asked whether it is the intention of the Government to introduce a Bill into this House with the object of reforming the Secretary of State's Council; and, if so, whether the Bill will include the placing of the salaries of the Secretary and Under-Secretary of State for India on the Estimates which have to be annually voted by this House?

The answer is in the negative.

Will the suggestion in the latter part of the question be adequately considered by the Government as to the placing of the salaries of the Secretary and Under-Secretary upon the Estimates?

That is a matter that would require legislation, which is not being considered.

Are we to understand that the Secretary of State does not contemplate taking any action to meet the situation which has been created by the rejection of the Indian Council's Bill?

I do not think I said that; what I did say was, that the answer to the question was in the negative.