HC Deb 27 May 1936 vol 312 cc1994-5
19. Mr. SORENSEN

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether he has completed his investigations into the alleged acts of sabotage committed in His Majesty's cruisers, submarines, and battleships; and whether he has discovered any evidence of political motives or that these acts are associated with any political organisation in this country?

Mr. LINDSAY

The formal investigations into the alleged acts of sabotage have been held; they have not revealed whether or not any political motives or organisations were involved.

Mr. SORENSEN

Do I understand, therefore, that there is, in fact, no evidence as to the association of these alleged acts with political parties or societies; and is the hon. Gentleman aware that the Anti-Socialist Union, to which some hon. Members opposite belong, have asserted that a certain political party is associated with these acts of sabotage?

Mr. LINDSAY

I have nothing to add to the very clear statement that I have made.

Mr. SORENSEN

Does the hon. Gentleman agree, then, that the Anti-Socialist Union is lying in that respect?

Mr. LIND SAY

I am not responsible for that body.

Mr. MAXTON

Why is the Admiralty dismissing fellows, against whom they have no evidence at all, for this business?

Mr. GALLACHER

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that some unprincipled blackguards have associated—

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member cannot use that kind of language inside the House.

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