§ 47. Mr. BILLINGasked the Prime Minister whether his attention, has been called to the statement by the Secretary of State for War to the effect that he was opposed to a policy of bombing German towns ; and, if so, whether he will consider the desirability of putting a soldier in charge of the War Office?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe answer is in the negative.
§ Mr. BILLINGAre we to understand that the answer is in the negative to the effect that the Secretary of State for War is in favour of bombing German towns?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWNo; the question put to mo is whether my attention has been called to a statement of his. To that the answer is in the negative. I believe there is no foundation for the other suggestion either.
§ Mr. BILLINGAre we to understand that Lord Derby is in favour of bombing German towns?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWIf the hon. Member chooses to put a question on that subject, he will get an answer.