§ 45. Mr. Tinkerasked the Prime Minister when he is likely to make a statement on the war situation.
§ The Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill)I am not expecting to make a statement to Parliament on this subject before we separate for the Christmas holidays.
§ Mr. TinkerCould the Prime Minister be a little more definite and say whether he would be ready to make a statement when we reassemble? I want to assure the right hon. Gentleman that there is a feeling that something should be said about it.
§ The Prime MinisterWell, Sir, a great battle is proceeding now, and I should certainly think that, when we meet again after Christmas, it would be appropriate that we should review the scene, not only in one theatre, but widely.
§ Mr. W. J. BrownAre we to understand from that reply, that we break up this week without any further statement on the situation in Greece?
§ The Prime MinisterThe hon. Gentleman is endeavouring to pirate the Question on the Order Paper in the name of the hon. and gallant Member for Ayr Burghs (Sir T. Moore).
§ Mr. Edgar GranvilleWill the right hon. Gentleman take into consideration the fact that, at present, newspapers are printing all their stories from German sources; and will he see that, as soon as the censorship black-out is removed, the British Press may have full information with regard to British prowess on that front?
§ The Prime MinisterThis question of the temporary news black-out on the Western front is one for the Supreme Commander to settle. We, of course, support him.