London, Dec. 20.
The Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, who returned to London from his visit to France last night, paid high tribute to the British Expeditionary Force in a broadcast message. "I have been impressed by everything I have seen of the troops end air components" he said.
"When I consider the shortness of the time the force has been in France, and the conditions of the weather and cher difficulties, I am simply amazed at the progress made.
"I must congratulate the Commander-in-Chief upon the way his preparations for defence have been progressing and upon the obvious smartness and efficiency of the troops under his command. I have also been delighted to hear of the excellent relations existing: between the British Expeditionary Force and the French inhabitants."
Mr. Chamberlain concluded by saying he had complete confidence in the ability of the British Expeditionary Force to tackle any task—Reuter.
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