§ 8. Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for War if he can give any information regarding the objects of the visit of General Sir John Cowans to Mesopotamia; is he travelling at Government expense; if not, is this officer paying his own expenses; and is he receiving pay and allowances from the War Office?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI have no official information on this subject. No charges are borne upon Government funds.
§ Mr. CHURCHILLSir John Cowans has retired from the position of Quartermaster-General, which he held with great distinction for a very long time, and he is perfectly entitled to take any lawful course which seems open to him.
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREIs he still on the active list?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLNo, he has retired definitely.