HC Deb 14 December 1916 vol 88 c885W
Mr. PEMBERTON BILLING

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether highly confidential Admiralty work is being done by Germans, or naturalised Germans, in the employment of the British Government; and, if so, what action does he propose to take?

Dr. MACNAMARA

I have asked my hon. Friend to furnish me with detailed particulars which would enable me to investigate the general allegation made in this question. So far I have received no reply; nevertheless, I have made a variety of inquiries in regard to the class of confidential work which I know from conversation my hon. Friend has in mind, and so far can find nothing to support his suggestion. However, let me say again, if he will give me the names of the particular firms or employés to which his question is directed, immediate inquiry will be instituted.