HC Deb 14 February 1940 vol 357 cc755-6
46. Lieut.-Commander Fletcher

asked the Prime Minister whether he will publish a White Paper on the conduct of the war at sea by Germany against British and neutral merchant shipping, and against lightships and their crews, in order that the world may be fully informed of the inhumanity which is being practised?

The Prime Minister

I have carefully considered the suggestion made by the hon. and gallant Member but have come to the conclusion that a White Paper would be less effective in reaching the general public abroad than the methods at present in use.