HC Deb 19 April 1939 vol 346 c354
22. Mr. Day

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty particulars of the number of cases of sabotage which caused damage, or attempted damage, to any of His Majesty's ships undergoing refit in His Majesty's dockyards during the previous 12 months; and whether he has anything to add to his previous statement on this subject?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty (Mr. Shakespeare)

Since the reply given to the hon. Member on 1st March last, reports have been received of one slight case of possible sabotage. The ship concerned was not undergoing a refit at the time. In reply to the last part of the question, I have nothing to add to the previous statements made on this subject.

Mr. Day

Are proceedings being taken against the person suspected?

Mr. Shakespeare

The offender was not discovered.