§ 47. Mr. HOGGEasked the Prime Minister whether he can say why the biweekly messages from Sir John French have not appeared regularly as promised; and whether, in view of the fact that the public are anxious to hear from the front, he will try and arrange for their regular appearance?
§ Mr. TENNANTIn accordance with the arrangements made. Sir J. French sends reports of any salient events in regard to which information can be made public.
§ Mr. HOGGEDid not the Prime Minister promise the House of Commons, owing to the criticism which was raised, that Sir John French would send bi-weekly reports, and why is it not being done?
§ The PRIME MINISTERIs that question put to me?
§ Mr. HOGGEPerhaps the right hon. Gentleman will allow me to explain; it was put to the hon. Gentleman whom he deputed to answer me.
§ The PRIME MINISTERSir John French sends a report whenever he considers it desirable. If he does not send bi-weekly reports, it is because he thinks that no incident has taken place which requires it.