HC Deb 10 July 1918 vol 108 cc294-5
19. Sir R. COOPER

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he is in possession of information that would point to the enemy taking advantage of the decision of His Majesty's Government to refrain from bombarding Cologne on Corpus Christi Day for the purpose of moving troops or military supplies in the privileged area?

Mr. BALFOUR

The answer to my hon. Friend's question is in the negative.

Sir R. COOPER

Has the right hon. Gentleman seen the statement in the Press to the effect that the Germans, owing to this concession, were enabled to move troops in the privileged area?

Mr. BALFOUR

I believe that there was a statement, but I have given the only information in my possession.