HC Deb 29 November 1916 vol 88 c331
60. Mr. OUTHWAITE

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will communicate with the Commander-in-Chief with a view to securing an armistice at Christmas for the purpose of burying the dead lying between the opposing lines on the Western front.

Mr. FORSTER

No, Sir.

Mr. OUTHWAITE

Can any steps be taken to achieve this object, for sanitary reasons? [HON. MEMBERS: "Oh!"]

Mr. FORSTER

That is a matter which lies entirely in the discretion of the Commander-in-Chief, who will exercise his own judgment as to what action he thinks, necessary.