HC Deb 03 February 1942 vol 377 cc1075-6W
Captain Pilkington

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many German submarines it is estimated have been sunk from the beginning of the war to 1st September, 1941, or nearest expedient date?

Destroyed. Probably destroyed. Damaged.
By His Majesty's Ships.
From beginning of war to end of 1940 … … 173 102 99
During 1941 … … … … … 232 74 140
405 176 239
By Merchant Vessels.
From beginning of war to end of 1940 … … 20 11 30
During 1941 … … … … … 74 31 66
94 42 96
By the Fleet Air Arm.
From beginning of war to end of 1939 … … 2 — —
During 1940 … … … … … 62 10 51
During 1941 … … … … … 79 12 44
143 22 95
It is not possible to give separate figures for 1939 and 1940 in respect of the first two categories mentioned, because the records for the first few months of he war are incomplete.

Mr. Alexander

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply which I gave to the hon. and gallant Member for Hornsey (Captain Gammans) on 21st January.