§ Sir G. Broadbridgeasked the Secretary of State for War what was the reason for authorising the publication of Lord Gort's despatches during this particular phase of the war crisis?
§ Mr. SandysLord Gort's despatches were published in accordance with an undertaking given to the House by my right hon. Friend some time ago. The exact date had, of course, to be settled many weeks ahead, in view of the numerous arrangements necessary to secure a simultaneous world release.
Colonel A. Evansasked the Secretary of State for War whether it is the intention of the Government to publish despatches from the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, British Expeditionary Force, France, covering the operations from 3rd 1930W June, 1940, to the time when the last British soldiers were evacuated?
§ Mr. SandysA number of reports were received from the commanders of the various British formations in France during the period in question. These are unco-ordinated and technical in character. The question of the appropriate treatment of this material is under review.