§ 13. Rear-Admiral Sir Murray Sueterasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will inquire whether mother-ships are being used by the Dominican Government to refuel German submarines operating in the Caribbean Sea; and what action is being taken to prevent the use of ex rum-runners off the American coast, North Atlantic, to supply German submarines with oil, fuel and water?
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty (Mr. Shakespeare)With regard to the first part of the question, I am satisfied that the Dominican Government are fulfilling their duties as a neutral and that there is no foundation for any suggestions of the kind to which my hon. and gallant Friend refers. With regard to the second part, I am sure that the Governments concerned are fully aware of the duties incumbent upon neutrals in regard to the fuelling and provisioning of belligerent warships.
§ Commander Sir Archibald SouthbyHas the hon. Gentleman any reliable information that German submarines are operating on the other side of the Atlantic?
§ Mr. ShakespeareI should like notice of that question.