HC Deb 18 May 1915 vol 71 c2133
50. Commander BELLAIRS

asked 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 MINISTER

Mr. Churchill went over to Paris to see M. Augagneur, the French Minister of Marine. Both Ministers were accompanied by their professional advisers.