§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEasked the Under-Secretary of State for War, whether he will now inform the House that the object has been accomplished for the publication of the book entitled "Compulsory Service," what were the terms of the contract entered into between the 2573W Secretary of State for War and the publisher, particularly whether the terms were half profits or royalties on sale; if the latter, what sum, if any, was paid in advance; and to whom such sum was paid?
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he can inform the House how many copies of the book entitled "Compulsory Service," all editions, have been sold; and how many copies were distributed free by the publisher, by the Secretary of State for War, by General Sir Ian Hamilton, and by Admiral Sir H. W. Wilson, respectively?
§ Colonel SEELYThe terms of the con tract were a matter of private arrangement between the Secretary of State for War and the publishers. The information for which the hon. Member asks cannot, therefore, be given.