HC Deb 21 January 1918 vol 101 cc671-2
53. Mr. LYNCH

asked the Prime Minister whether he will appoint a small Committee of competent men to review the main operations on the Western Front during the last year, with a view of ascertaining the nature of any cases in which the cost of men was out of proportion to the objects gained or the prospects of success; whether such a Committee, if appointed, will be given full powers of inquiry and be instructed to proceed to work without delay and eventually to recommend retirements irrespective of persons; and whether, in that case, the War Cabinet will proceed to give immediate effect to its findings?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The answer is in the negative.

Mr. LYNCH

What is the policy of the Government? Is it to win this War by the most effective methods or to protect the reputation of the great?

Mr. SPEAKER

That -does not arise on this particular question.

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