HC Deb 26 June 1917 vol 95 c172
1. Mr. KING

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether the American soldiers now on the Western Front are under the supreme command of the French generalissimo, of General Haig, or of the American general?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Forster)

My hon. Friend has asked me to answer these questions, as he is unable to be present to-day. The American Government will doubtless make a suitable announcement as to the disposal of their forces when they consider it opportune to do so.

Mr. KING

Does that mean that the hon. Gentleman is unaware of what is the answer?

Mr. FORSTER

No Sir; it does not imply that. It means I do not think it is desirable to say.

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