§ 10. Colonel YATEasked when it is proposed to publish the dispatches relating to the operations in East Africa from the commencement of hostilities in 1914 up to 12th February, 1916, the date from which Lieutenant-General Smuts assumed command?
§ Mr. TENNANTIt is not proposed to publish the dispatches in question, but due consideration has been given to the names of officers mentioned for distinguished service by the commanders concerned.
§ Colonel YATEIs there any reason why these operations should not have a dispatch?
§ Mr. TENNANTIt is not considered in the public interest that they should be given to the public just now. A time will arrive, no doubt.
§ Colonel YATECan the right hon. Gentleman say when that time will arrive?
§ Mr. TENNANTI should say at the termination of the War.