§ 3. Mr. Edelmanasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what signals have been exchanged between units of Her Majesty's fleet and of the Russian fleet in the Mediterranean during the last month.
§ Mr. EdelmanIs it not very mysterious that three Russian submarines, a cruiser and three destroyers should have entered the Mediterranean and should then be lost to sight? Would the hon. Gentleman say whether this fleet has been handed over to Egypt?
§ Mr. SoamesAs I see it, that is nothing to do with the Question, which asks whether signals were exchanged. Had any British warships passed close to any of the Russian warships, they would undoubtedly have exchanged those courtesies which are well established and well understood by all seafaring men.