§ Mr. COWAN(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the accelerated rate of wastage involved by a prolonged offensive, it is likely that the Commonwealth Government will have difficulty in keeping the Australian Divisions up to strength?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe Commonwealth Government know that His Majesty's Government attach the greatest importance to the Australian troops at the front being kept up to full strength, and I have every confidence that they will take all possible steps necessary to supply drafts to make up the wastage of their contingents in the War area. The splendid services already rendered by Australia encourage us to hope that every available man will be placed at the disposal of the Empire in order to attain ultimate victory.