HC Deb 01 November 1916 vol 86 c1691
44. Sir EDWIN CORNWALL

asked the Secretary of State for War who is in command of the British Forces in Mesopotamia; and whether the campaign is under the full control of the War Office?

Mr. FORSTER

The forces in Mesopotamia are under the command of Major-General (temporary Lieutenant-General) F. S. Maude, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O. The campaign in that theatre is now under the full control of the War Office.

Commander WEDGWOOD

Is it not the fact that the forces in Persia and in India, from which the necessary drafts come, are not under the direct control of the War Office?

Mr. FORSTER

That is rather another matter.