§ 98. Mr. PETOasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he has received a memorandum on the subject of arming of British merchant vessels; and whether he is in a position to make any statement with regard to the Government policy in this matter?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)I can assure my hon. Friend that this matter is engaging the immediate attention of the Admiralty.