HC Deb 23 November 1916 vol 87 c1630W
Mr. BILLING

asked who is responsible for the ordering and dispatching of the marine transports necessary for operations in Asia Minor: and whether the necessary steps have been taken to ensure the arrival of those boats at the base of operations before the monsoon season sets in?

Mr. FORSTER

I assume that my hon. Friend refers to Mesopotamia. Arrangements are being made to dispatch troops so as to arrive there before the monsoon.