HC Deb 15 August 1901 vol 99 cc899-900
MR. DILLON

I beg to ask the Financial Secretary to the War Office, in reference to the despatch of General Dixoh on the battle of Vlakfontein, whether the sworn evidence mentioned by Lord Kitchener in reference to the alleged killing of British wounded has come to hand. † See page 272.

LORD STANLEY

No, it has not yet been received.

MR. DILLON

But Lord Kitchener refers to the affidavits as having been sent.

LORD STANLEY

He said he would send them, and he has told us he was sending them, but they have not yet been received.

MR. FLAVIN (Kerry, N.)

Is Lord Kitchener waiting for the rising of the House?

LORD STANLEY

No; he is awaiting the arrival of the Report.

MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN (Kilkenny)

Will the noble Lord say is there any truth in the rumour of Lord Kitchener's return?

[No answer was given.]