London, Feb, 9.
despatch of further British aid to Finland was announced by the Prime Minister, Mr, Neville Chamberlain, amidst cheers from all parties, in the House of Commons last evening in a review of happenings in the theatres of war.
The Prime Minister, in his address, once again severely condemned German air attacks on defenceless allied and neutral shipping, and affirmed Britain's determination to wipe out the rule of aggression, The Finnish people, Mr. Chamberlain informed the House, continued their heroic struggle against the enemy, who was using his huge air fleet in a v: endeavour to shake their spirit by burning the homes of the poor, shattering with high explosives hospitals full of wounded men, and pursuing defenceless citizens with machine-guns.
'The success which had hitherto attended Finnish arms, he asserted, had evoked the admiration of the world, and "we rejoice to think that the help given from this country' has been of real value to Finland, Further aid is on its way."
'At the outset the Prime Minister said there was no change in the military" situation on the Western Front, Tin. recent weeks, he continued, winter had gripped' Europe, halting war operations and interfering even with the normal activities ration, 0 that there had been few events of importance to record.
In the alr, winter conditions had exposed men and material to the Sternest test, which had been borne unflinchingly.
Mr, Chamberlain mentioned the very" skilful combined operation by Which naval patrol vessels and RAF, flying-boat succeeded in destroying a submarine which Ventured to attack a convoy.
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