. . . On looking over my class-list . . . I think it stands the test . . . I don't think that our men have been doing wonderfully well at the front the last 10 days . . . On the other hand the sweeping of the minefields in the Dardanelles seems to be going on well . . .
Asquith reflects on his 'class list', asks for suggestions for his Vote of Credit speech, and mentions bad news from the front.