§ 26. Mr. KINGasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that Lord North-cliffe, speaking in America, has stated that the people of this country w ere blinded by the fatuous optimism of soldiers and politicians, who, efficient in peace, were incompetent in war; and whether, having in mind the peculiar official position of Lord Northcliffe, lie will ask him how far these words refer to the present Government?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Bonar Law)The answer is in the negative
§ Mr. KINGIn view of those sort of speeches, are not the Government getting rather tired of Lord Northcliffe?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe answer to that question is also in the negative.
§ Mr. SPEAKERSir John Rees.
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member heard the answer, which was in the negative.