§ 50. Commander BELLAIRSasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that when plans of military co-operation between the French and British Armies had to be discussed prior to the War, Field-Marshal Sir John French was sent over to France for this purpose; and whether, in future, when conversations of a similar character take place in France in regard to naval plans, a sailor of prestige and distinction can be sent over instead of the civilian First Lord of the Admiralty?
§ The PRIME MINISTERMr. Churchill went over to Paris to see M. Augagneur, the French Minister of Marine. Both Ministers were accompanied by their professional advisers.