§ 53. Mr. Garry Allighanasked the Prime Minister whether he will move for a Select Committee to investigate the causes of the military unpreparedness which resulted in the British disasters of 1939–40.
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir. I cannot see that any useful purpose would be served by such an investigation.
§ Sir W. SmithersIf such an investigation was made, would special attention be drawn to the utterances and actions of the present Leader of the House?