Defence Policy Documents Regarding British Troop Reduction in India

Sub title : Expert Investigation Following Round Table Conference Resolution and Analysis of Military Responsibilities

Subject: Indian Defence Policy | Round Table Conference | British Troops in India | Military Reduction

Date of publication: 1931

Language: English

Page: 4 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 28380

Keyword: British Troops in India -- Round Table Conference 1931 -- Defence Sub-Committee | Indian Military Academy -- Indianisation -- Capitation Rate Tribunal -- Commander-in-Chief -- Committee of Imperial Defence

Abstract: This file contains an official memorandum, forwarded to the Legislative Assembly Notice Office in March 1935, detailing the expert investigation initiated after the 1931 Round Table Conference's resolution on reducing British troops in India. The document explains the scope of the enquiry, its consideration of the Indianisation of the Army, the findings of the Capitation Rate Tribunal regarding defence responsibilities, and the conclusion that no immediate reduction of British troops was feasible, while outlining factors like ongoing Indianisation and financial contributions.

Description: This scanned document comprises an official cover sheet and a multi-page memorandum concerning a critical defence investigation in British India. It outlines the process and conclusions of an expert enquiry ordered after the 1931 Round Table Conference to study the reduction of British troops. The pages delve into the military, financial, and political complexities of the issue, including the division of defence responsibilities between India and the Imperial Government, the impact of Indianisation, and the eventual acceptance by His Majesty's Government that no immediate troop reduction was possible. The document is addressed to M.A. Jinnah, M.L.A., indicating his involvement in reviewing this matter. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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