§ 41. Mr. Gallacherasked the Secretary of State of War whether the official announcement by Field-Marshal Sir William Slim concerning the arming of Western Germany was made with his authority; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ShinwellIf the hon. Member is referring to statements recently made by Field-Marshal Sir William Slim at the West Point Military Academy, the Chief of the Imperial General Staff made it clear on that occasion that the subject of arming Western Germany was a matter for politicians and statesmen and not for soldiers.