§ Mr. COURTHOPEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any rule exists restraining vessels other than His Majesty's ships from mooring at Admiralty buoys; whether he is aware that for several days between 29th May and 7th June last a German vessel from Danzig was moored at Admiralty buoys at Chatham Reach, in close proximity and full view of a shed within which three British submarines were being built; and whether he will take steps to ensure that such an occurrence shall not be repeated?
§ Mr. McKENNANo vessel is allowed to make fast at the buoys without permission. The vessel in question had a cargo for the dockyard, and received permission to moor from the Admiral Superintendent.1904W There was no risk of confidential work being seen from her position.