Coll 1/2 'Administrative policy: arrangements for achievement of Imperial purposes at Aden; transfer of administration to Government of India (from Government of Bombay)' [7r] (18/876)
The record is made up of 1 volume (436 folios). It was created in 11 Mar 1931-23 Nov 1932. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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485
23 Sept. 1932 ] Unstarred Questions and Answers
for scientific apparatus, appliances,chemicals and accessories, and all
these items are of special make and of necessity have to be obtained
direct from the makers. None of these articles are manufactured in
India. When a particular article, for example, Maynard’s ampoules
can be obtained from, more than one maker abroad, quotations with
sample are obtained from all of them and order is given to the maker
oivino- the most favourable terms consistent with quality.
° (6) No.
^(0 The expenditure is pre-audited by the Accountant General,
Gombay, before payment.
Anti-eabic Treatment at the Haffkine Institute, Bombay.
Mr. V. A. SURVE (Ratnagiri District) : Will the Honourable
Minister for Local Self-Government be pleased to state—
(а) the number of patients who were given anti-rabic treatment in
■ the laboratory at the Hafikine Institute during the years 1930-31 and
1931-32 ;
(б) how many of them were treated free and how many had to pay
charges;
(c) the annual income of the persons who had to pay the charges
for the treatment ;
{d) the net amount of fees charged during the last two years ;
(e) who had to pay the charges for the patients ;
(/) whether there is any checking officer for checking the fees
realised ?
The Honourable
Sirdar
Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division.
Sir RUSTOM J.
VAKIL
Elected representative or attorney, acting in legal matters such as contracting marriage, inheritance, or business; a high-ranking legal official; could also refer to a custodian or administrator.
: (a) 858 and 1,020
respectively.
(6) 1,721 were treated free and 157 had to pay the prescribed charge
of Rs. 10 each for the course of treatment.
(c) Rs. 1,800 or more : Vide rule 1 (6) of Government Notification,
General Department, No. 5731 (6), dated the 6th November 1925.
{d) Rs. 1,570.
\e) The patient himself or his guardian in case of minors, and m very
few cases the private employers of the patient.
(/) Yes.
Government High Schools, Sind : Sindhi Poetry Books.
Mr. S.' S. TOLANI (Western Sind): Will the Honourable the
Minister for Education be pleased to state—
(а) whether it is a fact that existing Sindhi poetry books
in Standards IV, V and VI of Government High Schools in Sind have
been in use for about 30 years past ;
(б) whether the attention of the authorities has been drawn to the
articles in “ Sind Observer ”, dated 22nd December 1930 and 22nd
January 1931 to the effect that the existing Sindhi poetry books are
old and contain passionate poems unsuitable for students ;
(c) whether most of the Head Masters at the end of last year,
suggested to the Educational Inspector in Sind some other poetry
books to be prescribed for the 'current year ;
mo-iii Bk Hb 66—6a
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Papers regarding the transfer of the civil administration of Aden from the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. to the Government of India, and the institution of Aden as a Chief Commissionership. The following subjects are discussed:
- the position of Aden in regard to Britain's imperial purposes;
- the history of the Aden protectorate, and future policy in the region;
- proposals made regarding the preferred method of effecting the transfer, under Section 59 of the Government of India Act;
- discussion of the population of Aden, relationships between the local communities, and local attitudes towards administration by the Governments of Bombay, India, or the Colonial Office;
- concern amongst residents of Aden and the merchant community in Bombay that transfer to the Government of India would be a preparatory step for transfer to the Colonial Office, and that the Port of Aden would lose free port status and be subject to a customs tariff;
- debates within the Bombay Legislative Council regarding the above;
- discussion over the future designation of the Resident of Aden as Chief Commissioner, and the designation of other officers;
- questions concerning broader Middle East unification in British policy.
The file comprises memoranda and draft notes from the Government of India Foreign and Political Department, and the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. Political and Secret Department, alongside extensive correspondence between the above-mentioned departments and the following: the Secretary of State for India; the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies; the Aden Resident [H M Wightwick], and later Chief Commissioner [B R Reilly]. There are several offprints and copy reports of questions asked in the House of Lords, and sessions of the Bombay Legislative Council.
Items of note include:
- ff 425-435. Minute by Sir Stewart Symes, former Resident, Aden (1928-1931), proposing the transfer of civil administration;
- ff 418-424. Memorandum for circulation, proposed changes to the civil administration of Aden;
- ff 356-387, and 262-274. Representations from members of the British Indian Colonial Merchant's Association and numerous smaller bodies, plus details of a delegation to the Viceroy, with text of address;
- ff 179-234. Draft notification under Section 59 of the Government of India Act recording the constitution of Aden as a Chief Commissionership and the delegation of powers, with annotations, plus details re: the provision of staff by the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. ;
- ff 35-114. Two booklets, The Aden Problem , volumes II and III, (the British Indian Colonial Merchant's Association; Bombay, 1931-32);
- ff 132-160. Correspondence and annotated draft brief for Lord Lamington's questions in the House of Lords regarding the transfer to the Government of India, and the wider question of Middle East unification.
The volume includes a divider which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the volume by year. This is placed at the end of the correspondence.
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- 1 volume (436 folios)
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The papers are arranged in chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 436; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. Additional foliation sequences are present in parallel between ff 35-78, 79-114, 121-26, 168-73, 261-90, 291-319, 321-40, and 357-69; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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- 6r:8r, 227r:232v, 251r:253v, 277r:281v, 371r:374v, 385r:387v
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