§ 46. Mr. KINGasked the Prime Minister whether, before any sanction is given by the Government to the use by His Majesty's military forces of any gas of which the use is, except in retaliation, contrary to the rules of war, he will give an opportunity for a discussion of the subject in this House?
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Asquith)I regret that I cannot promise a day for this discussion.
§ Mr. KINGDoes the right hon. Gentleman realise that in the case of reprisals taken by the Admiralty, there has been forthcoming no defence either from Members of this House or even from Members of the Government, and before further reprisals are taken will the House be taken into consultation?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI cannot add anything to my answer.