§ 45. Colonel C. LOWTHERasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the 1788 increase in air raids, the Government will immediately appoint a Committee to consider the question of reprisals?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe answer is w the negative. I can add nothing to what I said in the House on Monday as to the steps which the Government are taking, to deal with the situation.
§ Colonel LOWTHERIs it not a fact that the gas attacks have diminished very much, in frequency and intensity since we-adopted the same tactics?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThat is not my information. Our gas attacks have certainly developed in intensity.
§ Colonel LOWTHERIs is not a fact that the gas attacks of the enemy have decreased on account of the development of our attacks?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI think not, but I should require notice of that question.
§ Colonel LOWTHERPerhaps the right hon. Gentleman will inquire?