Summary: General Lord Rawlinson of Trent made his last speech in the Legislative Assembly on March 4, 1925, reflecting on military expenditure and financial problems, emphasizing a reduction in military spending from 87 crores to 56 crores over five years. He discussed the North-West Frontier issue, highlighting the prohibitive cost of extending administrative control up to the Durand line and the challenges of maintaining law and order. Lord Rawlinson also touched on his experience in India and the importance of education in military programs, praising the effectiveness of the “Hand Scheme” in decentralizing army administration and improving officer and soldier welfare. He emphasized the need for adequate insurance against future conflicts and concluded by discussing the peaceful resolution of the South African issue, advocating for representative government to achieve lasting peace with the Boers. Lord Rawlinson's speech showcased his strategic insights, leadership, and commitment to efficient military administration and diplomatic negotiations.