§ 54. Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Prime Minister whether he is now in a position to give up-to-date statistics covering the casualties among British Forces since the outbreak of the present war.
§ The Prime MinisterAs was explained to my hon. Friend on 14th December, work is in hand on the preparation of a statement of casualties of the Armed Forces of the British Empire for the first four years of war. But, having regard to the considerations to which attention was then drawn it is unlikely that this statement can be published before April.
§ Mr. DaviesIs it not very strange that the American Government are able to announce these casualties regularly every month?
§ The Prime MinisterI cannot be answerable for the American Government.