 An article in The Times on 17 February 1919 by <unk> Kipling carried the Commission 's proposal to a wider audience and described what the graves would look like . The article entitled War Graves : Work of Imperial Commission : Mr. Kipling 's Survey was quickly republished as an illustrated booklet , Graves of the Fallen . The illustrated booklet was intended to <unk> the impact of Kenyon 's report as it included illustrations of <unk> with mature trees and shrubs ; contrasting the bleak landscapes depicted in published battlefield photos . There was an immediate public <unk> following the publication of the reports , particularly with regards to the decision to not <unk> the bodies of the dead . The reports generated considerable discussion in the press which ultimately led to a heated debate in Parliament on 4 May 1920 . Sir James <unk> started the debate , followed by speeches by William <unk> @-@ <unk> in favour of the Commission 's principles and Robert Cecil speaking for those <unk> repatriation and opposing <unk> of grave markers . Winston Churchill closed the debate and asked that the issue not proceed to a vote . <unk> withdrew his motion , allowing the Commission to carry out its work assured of support for its principles . 
