HC Deb 29 November 1916 vol 88 c342
84. Sir W. BYLES

asked the Prime Minister what is the object of the forthcoming platform campaign of Ministers; and is it designed to encourage or to damp down he growing desire in the community for some diplomatic effort to bring the War to an end?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The object of the campaign is to impress upon the country the necessity of utilising all its available resources for the vigorous prosecution of the War.

Mr. G. FABER

Does that apply to the Government?

Sir W. BYLES

Would the right hon. Gentleman say whether questions from the audience will be allowed afterwards?

Mr. BONAR LAW

That will depend upon two sets of people—one the speaker and the other the audience.

Mr. FABER

Do not the Ministers require some stimulus?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I know that there is a general belief to that effect. Whether it is well founded or not it is not for me to say.

Major HUNT

Will these meetings be open or ticket meetings?