§ 16. Mr. E. L. Mallalieuasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty to what extent atomic anti-submarine weapons have been developed in the Royal Navy.
§ Mr. SoamesResearch into new antisubmarine weapons covers a broad field, but it would not be in the public interest to disclose details.
§ Mr. MallalieuCan the hon. Gentleman say whether he or his colleagues have any answer, in their opinion, to the possible menace of the immense Soviet submarine fleet?
§ Mr. SoamesThat is a very broad question to answer by way of Question and Answer, but I should say that probably one of the most potent weapons to use against a submarine is another submarine, particularly a nuclear submarine.