§ Mr. HOUSTONasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he can state the maximum surface speed of enemy submarines and the maximum submerged speed of the same; and whether these speeds apply to the latest type of enemy submarines now operating?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThere is no definite information, but the surface speed is probably 14 to 20 knots, and the submerged speed 8 to 10 knots.