asked the Prime Minister whether his attention, has been called to the statement by the Secretary of State for War to the effect that he was opposed to a policy of bombing German towns ; and, if so, whether he will consider the desirability of putting a soldier in charge of the War Office?

The answer is in the negative.

Are we to understand that the answer is in the negative to the effect that the Secretary of State for War is in favour of bombing German towns?

No; the question put to mo is whether my attention has been called to a statement of his. To that the answer is in the negative. I believe there is no foundation for the other suggestion either.

Are we to understand that Lord Derby is in favour of bombing German towns?

If the hon. Member chooses to put a question on that subject, he will get an answer.