§ 50. Viscount WOLMERasked the Prime Minister whether he will now order the publication of the evidence tendered before the Mesopotamian and Dardanelles Commissions respectively?
§ 52. Mr. R. McNEILLasked the Prime Minister if he will now give instructions for the publication of the evidence given before the Mesopotamia Commission?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe Government do not consider that it would be in the public interest to publish the evidence at present.
§ Viscount WOLMERCan the right hon. Gentleman indicate whether it would not be in the public interest because of diplomatic considerations, or is it necessary to shield individuals?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWIt is not at all because it is necessary to shield individuals. The whole subject was minutely considered by the Cabinet, and they were quite clear that, at all events until peace is signed, it would not be advisable.
§ Sir R. COOPERIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that the public look with the greatest suspicion on the Government's refusal to publish this Report; and would it not be in the public interest that the facts should be known?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Gentleman is asking exactly the same question.