HC Deb 27 June 1916 vol 83 c721
78. Sir R. COOPER

asked the Minister of Munitions if he can now make a statement, without risk of conveying any useful information to the enemy, on the reserves of shells and guns at the outbreak of the War, and the explanation of so many lost months in organising the resources of the country for the maximum production of shrapnel, high explosives, and guns?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

I do not think that it is in the public interest that such a statement should be made.

Sir R. COOPER

Will an inquiry be made into this matter at the end of the War?