18. Sir H. DALZIELasked the Secretary of State for India whether he can give any information as to the position and prospects of our troops in Mesopotamia?
§ Mr. TENNANTI fear I cannot add anything to what I said last week about the position and prospects of the troops in Mesopotamia.
Sir H. DALZIELCan the right hon. Gentleman go so far as to say that he regards the position as satisfactory?
§ Mr. TENNANTI think it is desirable that my right hon. Friend should postpone this question a little longer. I do not think it is desirable to make any statement now.