§ 23. Sir A. FELLasked the Secretary of State for War if parties of ladies and of other sightseers have been visiting the 1009 scene of the war operations in the North of France; and whether all such visits can be postponed and nothing be allowed to interfere with the evacuation of this territory by our troops, and the removal of the stores and huts and railways with the utmost energy during the summer months?
§ Mr. FORSTERExcept in the case of certain distinguished visitors who have rendered special war service, no assistance is afforded by the military authorities to persons visiting the zones of France and Flanders still under the General Officer Commanding British troops. I do not think there is any fear of interference with the military evacuation as suggested by my hon. Friend.
§ Sir A. FELLCan I have an assurance that nothing shall interfere with the earliest possible evacuation of the country during the fine weather now prevailing, which assists it so much?
§ Mr. FORSTEROh, yes; I think I can give that assurance.