HC Deb 31 July 1922 vol 157 cc987-8
29. Captain BENN

asked the Prime Minister whether he can make any statement relative to the strength of the Army in France on the 9th May, 1918?

The PRIME MINISTER

The answer is in the negative.

Captain BENN

Does the right hon. Gentleman adhere to the statement made on 9th May about the number of troops in France?

The PRIME MINISTER

I made it on the information I then had.

Captain BENN

Had riot the right hon. Gentleman when he made the statement, later information proving that the figures of the Government were inaccurate?