§ 83. Mr. STEWARTasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether two German 245 submarines were recently seen alongside a neutral steamer in the Irish Sea; whether the steamer was outward bound from Manchester, loaded with oil and oil products; whether he can state the name of the ship and who her agents are; the port for which she cleared; and the names of the shippers of the cargo and the consignees; and whether the export of oil on neutral vessels is still to be permitted?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLAll possible steps are taken to investigate reports such as that referred to. It would not be in the public interest to disclose the results of the investigations. The export of fuel oil from this country is prohibited.