HC Deb 06 September 1939 vol 351 c545
Mr. Greenwood

May I ask the Prime Minister whether he is in a position to make any statement on the general situation?

The Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain)

No, Sir, I am not in a position to make a statement to-day, but I hope to do so to-morrow.

Mr. Greenwood

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether this will be the beginning of periodical statements regarding the prosecution of the war, understanding, as I am sure the House does, that it does not require the disclosure of anything which is not in the public interest, and expressing also, I think, the desire of the House that this House and the country should be as fully informed as is consistent with that of the situation from time to time.

The Prime Minister

Yes, Sir. I am in full sympathy with that desire and will do my best to satisfy it, on the understanding, of course, which the right hon. Gentleman has indicated.