§ 20. Mr. KINGasked the Secretary of State for War whether, before the end of August, 1916, the military and political position in Eastern Europe, and especially of Roumania, was reported on by the Intelligence Department of the War Office; if so, whether such Report held out the prospect that an adequate supply of material of war was secured for the Roumanian Army, and that sufficient Allied support was forthcoming with which the Roumanian Army could meet any possible enemy attack; if so, who was the officer responsible for this Report; and what steps are being taken to restore the military position of our Roumanian Ally?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEIt is not advisable to give information on this point in answer to a question.
§ 74. Sir E. CORNWALLasked the Prime Minister if he will say at what date the War Council decided to give the utmost assistance possible to Roumania; and whether there are any reports or minutes, the substance of which he can give to the House, which were made by the advisers of the Government as to the policy which should be followed in support of Roumania?
Mr. BONARLAWIt would not be in the public interest to answer the questions put by the hon. Member, but he may rest assured that every assistance possible is being given by the Allies to Roumania.
§ Mr. PRINGLEWould it not be possible to have a Secret Session in which we could get full information on this point? [HON. MEMBERS:"NO, no!" and "Hear, hear!"]