§ 28. Mr. Chorltonasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether it is intended to fit Diesel engines as the propelling power to any of the new ships for the Navy?
§ Mr. ShakespeareYes, Sir. Some submarines and auxiliary vessels of both 1937 and 1938 programmes will have Diesel engines.
Mr. AlexanderCan the Parliamentary Secretary say to what class of ship this applies? Does it apply to destroyers and smaller vessels?
§ Mr. ShakespeareIt applies to submarines and auxiliary vessels.