§ 42. Lieut-Commander WEDGWOODasked the Secretary of State for India whether the possibility of a German advance on Bagdad is receiving the attention of those responsible for the Anglo-Indian Expeditionary Force in Mesopotamia; and whether a sufficient supply of river gun boats is available either to press the advance or cover the retreat?
§ Mr. CHAMBERLAINThe contingencies mentioned by the hon. and gallant Member and the provision required to be made against them have received due consideration.