asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the announcements made of the size of the U.S. military and naval forces which are to be brought to bear against Japan, some equivalent statement can be made as to the scale on which British assistance is to be given in the war in the Far East.

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister is not prepared to say anything more at this moment than that we shall do our utmost.

Is it not time we ceased hiding our light under a bushel? The American Government say what they are doing; why cannot we?

Sir J. Andersen:

That is a matter which is always kept in view.