asked the Prime Minister whether he can explain the cause of the delay in appointing a Generalissimo on the Western Front; and whether, in view of the peril to the military situation which has ensued in consequence of the neglect of this step, he will announce any changes in the War Cabinet?

The answer is in the negative.

Can the right hon. Gentleman say if the Government has realised that the delay in coming to a decision has caused the loss of 100,000 men and the Joss of positions of high value?

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Government has now taken the advice which my hon. Friend offered to them just twelve months ago?