HC Deb 08 June 1917 vol 94 c512
36. Mr. GINNELL

asked the date of the receipt of the American guns with the help of which the Prime Minister has stated that the British Army won the battle of Arras at a time when America professed to be neutral?

Mr. MACPHERSON

The guns referred to were not "American" guns, but guns made to our order in America. The first of these were received in September, 1915. The implication in the hon. Member's question is therefore not correct.