HC Deb 14 November 1916 vol 87 cc587-8
79. Mr. BILLING

asked the Prime Minister whether he will arrange for the holding of a Secret Session of this House so as to give him an opportunity of satisfying Members that there is no justification for the belief that German influence operates in the government of this country?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I hope that it is not necessary to hold a Secret Session in order to convince the House that the Government are not traitors to their country.

Mr. LYNCH

Is there not a great advantage occasionally in a Secret Session, because one can speak with more candour than usual?

84. Sir H. DALZIEL

asked the Prime Minister the number of Members who should signify their desire for a Secret Session before he will give his consent to the proposal?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I am considering the desirability of holding a Secret Session and am in communication with the hon. Members interested.

Colonel CRAIG

Will the small knot of pro-Germans be excluded?