HC Deb 31 July 1918 vol 109 cc400-1
5. Mr. LEES-SMITH

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what countries are represented in the Expeditionary Force which is to operate in Siberia?

Mr. BALFOUR

I am not at present in a position to make any statement on this subject.

9. Mr. KING

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he can make a statement concerning military operations on the Murman coast; and who is the officer in command of the Murman Expedition?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. Macpherson)

It is not desirable at present to add anything to the announcement which appeared in the Press.

General McCALMONT

Will not the right hon. Gentleman make it perfectly clear that he will not answer questions on this subject, and so save them being put down?

Mr. MACPHERSON

This is the first I have answered on this subject.

Mr. TYSON WILSON

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the names of these generals appear in the American Press?

Mr. MACPHERSON

I cannot help that. I cannot add to my answer.

Mr. LEES-SMITH

Will the right hon. Gentleman be careful not to make any statement that he is not going to answer questions on the subject when addressed to him in a proper manner in this House?

Mr. MACPHERSON

I have not done so.

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