HC Deb 17 April 1917 vol 92 cc1514-5W
Major CHAPPLE

asked the Prime Minister whether, in conjunction with our Allies, and with a view to deterring the German High Command from its continuance in crimes against the recognised restrictions of international law and of humanity, he will announce that no terms of peace will be acceptable that do not provide for the investigation of such crimes, in order to fix responsibility on those, in whatever rank or station, who either ordered them or had the power to stop them and failed to do so?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I need not say that I share the feeling of indignation expressed in the question, but it does not seem to me desirable to discuss possible peace terms.

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