§ 49. Mr. Sorensenasked the Prime Minister whether he has ascertained the decision of the Governments of the Dominions and of India respecting the publication of the number of casualties; 1392 and whether there will be any periodic publication of these figures, together with our own?
§ The Prime MinisterThe Government of India have now agreed to the publication of the figures in question, so far as they are concerned, but the replies of the Dominion Governments on the matter are not yet complete. I regret that, in the meanwhile, I am not in a position to reply to the second part of the hon. Member's Question.
§ Mr. SorensenAre the casualties among Indian troops likely to be published in the near future?
§ The Prime MinisterI am awaiting a reply from the Dominions.
§ Mr. LawsonWhy feed the mouths of the enemy on matters of this kind?