§ 50. Mr. LUNNasked the Prime Minister how many Poles are under arms; who is supplying them with munitions; and where they are fighting?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Forster)My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply. To give this information would not be in the interest of the Polish people which has many dangers to face both from Bolshevist Russia and from Germany. Aid is being given under the authority of the Supreme Council, both from French and British sources to enable the Poles, who are an allied nation to equip their army. I can add nothing to what appears in the newspapers as to the localities in which the Poles are fighting.
§ Mr. A. SHORTCan the right hon. Gentleman tell us what is the total cost of this force in respect of munitions'?
§ Mr. FORSTERNot without notice.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODDoes the cost fall upon us at all?
§ Mr. FORSTERI have just said that aid is being given both from French and British sources to enable the Poles to equip the army.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODTherefore, you can tell us?
§ Mr. BILLINGTs not the equipment of armies opposed to the general principles of the League of Nations; and would it not be better to send representative speakers to Poland?