HC Deb 30 July 1942 vol 382 c687
50. Mr. Stokes

asked the Prime Minister when he proposes to appoint a Commander-in-Chief for the Middle East?

Mr. Attlee

If any changes of this character were deemed desirable they would no doubt be announced in due course.

Mr. Stokes

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the Prime Minister recently stated that General Auchinleck was giving his undivided attention to the 8th Army? How can he do that and be Commander-in-Chief in the Middle East as well?

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