§ MR. BUTCHER (York)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War whether he is now in a position to give any details as to the disaster which befell the 13th Yeomanry Battalion; and whether, in view of the anxiety which prevails in Dublin, Belfast, and other places on this subject, he will take steps to ensure the speedy publication of the names of those who have been killed or wounded or are missing.
§ *MR. WYNDHAMAll the information on this subject which has reached the War Office has been published, including the casualty lists of killed and wounded. Since I came to the House I have received a note to the effect that a telegram has arrived from Lord Roberts stating that he knows no more than has already been telegraphed.
§ MR. BUTCHERIs the hon. Gentleman in a position to say with reference to the casualty list whether it comprises the complete list, or only refers to the wounded found by Lord Methuen at Lindley?
§ *MR. WYNDHAMI thought I had made it clear that we had published all the information we have as yet received. Nothing is to be gained by sending out particular inquiries, as they would only cause delay. The information is sent at the earliest possible moment, and published within fifteen minutes of its receipt at the War Office.