HC Deb 31 January 1918 vol 101 cc1738-9
46. Mr. TREVELIAN

asked the Prime Minister whether the conference now being held in Paris to frame a reply to the Central Powers on the Allied war aims is constituted partly of British, French, and Italian generals; and whether it is intended that military men shall have a share in framing the policy of the country while there is no representation either of Parliament or of labour?

Mr. BONAR LAW

No such conference as is suggested in the question is being held.

Mr. TREVELYAN

Is there no declaration of the War Aims of the Allies imminent?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I should have thought, and the country thinks, that our declaration of War Aims is both explicit and moderate.

Mr. TREVELYAN

Are we to understand that all the announcements and suggestions in the newspapers are in correct, that there is a general declaration of War Aims imminent?

Mr. BONAR LAW

They are incorrect, if there was any such suggestion.