HC Deb 28 July 1915 vol 73 cc2278-9
47. Mr. FELL

asked the Prime Minister if he can make arrangements that a statement shall be officially made each day during the recess of the military operations of the British Army in France of a character similar to that which is published twice a day by the French Government, seeing that the French communiqué rarely makes any reference to the British and Belgian Forces at the present time?

The PRIME MINISTER

I must refer the hon. Member to the answers given to the hon. Member for East Edinburgh on 21st July.

Mr. FELL

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that two months ago the French communiqué always began with an account of the doings of the Belgian and English troops, and that this has been left out for more than six weeks?

The PRIME MINISTER

His Majesty's Government are not responsible for that.

Mr. FELL

Was it done in consequence of the Commander-in-Chief giving a biweekly statement?