§ 53. Mr. LYNCHasked 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 LAWThe answer is in the negative.
§ Mr. LYNCHWhat 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. SPEAKERThat -does not arise on this particular question.