HC Deb 11 June 1917 vol 94 cc606-7
58. Mr. KING

asked the Prime Minister whether he is able, with due regard to Allied interests, to give further infor- mation about Lord Northcliffe's mission to America; and whether it is diplomatic, financial, or economic in its objects?

Mr. BONAR LAW

In order to cooperate fully with the Government of the United States in the conduct of the War, missions representing a number of Government Departments have been for some time in America. It is necessary that there should be someone at the head of these missions to combine and co-ordinate their activities, and Lord Northcliffe has undertaken to do this work, which is not in any sense diplomatic.