HC Deb 26 August 1909 vol 9 c2291
Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSON

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether Messrs. Vickers, Sons, and Maxim have a monopoly in submarine construction, or does the Admiralty consider designs and suggestions put forward by other firms?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative, and to the second part in the affirmative.