May I ask the Prime Minister whether he is in a position to make any statement on the general situation?

No, Sir, I am not in a position to make a statement to-day, but I hope to do so to-morrow.

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether this will be the beginning of periodical statements regarding the prosecution of the war, understanding, as I am sure the House does, that it does not require the disclosure of anything which is not in the public interest, and expressing also, I think, the desire of the House that this House and the country should be as fully informed as is consistent with that of the situation from time to time.

Yes, Sir. I am in full sympathy with that desire and will do my best to satisfy it, on the understanding, of course, which the right hon. Gentleman has indicated.