§ 46. Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that the casualties suffered by American troops are officially published every month and appear regularly in our own Press, and will he in future follow the same practice to cover the casualties among the forces of the British Isles, bringing the total suffered from the outbreak of the present war up to date; and what is the practice in this connection in our Dominions.
§ The Prime MinisterYes, Sir. In future, the total casualties sustained by the Forces of the United Kingdom will be published quarterly. As regards the Dominions, I understand that Australian casualty figures are published quarterly. There are no arrangements for the regular publication of casualties in New Zealand or the Union of South Africa. No information is at present available as to Canadian practice, but inquiries are being made, and I will let hon. Members know as soon as a reply is received.