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Acknowledements. 
We cannot conclude without recording our deep obligation 
to our Medical Assessor, Lt.-Col A. J. H. Russell, C.B.E., LM.S. From 
first to last he has given to us the benefit of his wide knowledge of Indian 
life and conditions, extending over twenty-four years : over the whole 
field of our enquiry he has been a wise and trusted colleague, and his 
contributions to our deliberations and to this Report have been invaluable. 
We also acknowledge the help we have received from our 
Secretaries, Mr S. Lall, 1.C.S. and Mr A. Dibdin. The former came to 
us with considerable knowledge of Indian industrial subjects, and this, 
combined with a capacity for sustained work, has been of the greatest 
use to us. The latter has shown unfailing energy, and his diligence 
in administration has materially lightened our task. 
Our whole staff has brought to its difficult, and often exhausting, 
duties an energy and devotion for which we are deeply grateful. In 
particular, we must mention our Assistant Secretary, Mr J. H. Green, 
M.B.E., who was largely responsible for the efficient arrangement of our 
tours, and the Superintendent of the office, Mr M. Aslam, of whose 
capacity and courtesy we cannot speak too highly. 
Sir Victor Sassoon and Mr Ahmed sign the Report subject 
to the minutes which follow it. To the minute of the former the rest 
of ns have appended some comments. 
All of which we submit for Your Maiesty’s gracious consi- 
deration. 
J. H. WHITLEY, Chairman. 
V. S. SRINAVASA SASTRI 
VICTOR SASSOON. 
Arex. R. Murray. 
A. G. Crow. 
K. AmmED. 
G. D. Birra. 
Jomx CLIFF, 
N. M. JosHL 
D. Cuaman LaiL. 
B. M. 1 Por Powrr. 
8S, LaLL 
} Joint Secretaries. 
A, DipIN 
Delhi. 14th March. 1931.