HC Deb 13 May 1915 vol 71 cc1807-8
48. Mr. DAVID MASON

asked the Prime Minister whether His Majesty's Government will consider the advisability of bringing to the notice of the neutral Powers the flagrant violations by Germany of the rules and usages of civilised warfare and the conventions to which the Powers are signatories, as more likely to load to action on the part of the neutral Powers, rather than awaiting their taking the first steps in the matter?

The PRIME MINISTER

I see no reason to modify the answer which I gave on this subject on Monday last.

Mr. MASON

Does the right hon. Gentleman not consider it advisable that the printed Report just issued by Lord Bryce's Committee should be brought to the notice of these neutral countries?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am sure that Lord Bryce's Report will be read all over the world.

Mr. PIKE PEASE

Would it not be advisable to let every householder all over the country have a copy of it?

Mr. NEVILLE

Would it not be well to have it read in public?