HC Deb 30 May 1916 vol 82 c2570
49. Mr. JOHN

asked the Prime Minister whether he will state the total number of casualties sustained by His Majesty's Forces in all fields of action up to 30th April or, if possible, to 13th May, indicating separately the numbers killed, wounded, and missing?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am advised that it is undesirable for military reasons to state these figures for the present. As I informed the House on 8th May, any hon. Member may see them in confidence.

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