London, June 11. the next six-months find Britain in no worse position than now, "a famous chapter will have been written in the martial history. of Britain and the British Commonwealth of Nations," declared the Prime Minister, Mr, Winston Churchill, in winding up. yesterday's debate in the House of Commons, With reference to Britain's singlehanded fight against Germany, Italy and the treachery of Vichy.
vote was taken' on his speech, and the House adjourned after its first session following 1 the Whitsuntide recess.
In the course of his speech, the Prime Minister disclosed that production was increasing despite air raids, and that the Battle of the Atlantic was being well maintained by Britain, the month of May being the best month in the Atlantic, The monthly average for the production of guns and heavy tanks for the first three months of 1941 was 50 per cent. greater than for the last quarter of 1940, he revealed, Referring to Syria, he emphasized that Britain had no territorial designs, and that they did not seek colonies advantages in this war. disclosed Dealing Ww.
15,000 killed, wounded and missing, losses totalled while the Germans lost. 17,000 men and 492 aircraft, Turning to er: ticisms from members of the House and in newspapers, the Prime Minister declared:
"The way in which the debate came about has been calculated to Hive 'a. feeling of challenge to the Security of the Administration. From the viewpoint of advantage to the country, that raises serious considers Mons. There are all kinds of pa yhs_ and. reports in newspaper:
here is grave uneasiness and unrest." A full accounting has been demanded,
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