§ Mr. KINGasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any circular, instructions, or directions have been issued to the naval authorities in this country or in command of ships in home waters or ports concerning the effect of Defence of the Realm Regulation 40D; and, if so, what is their general purport?
§ Mr. PRETYMANThe attention of the naval authorities in this country and of the commanding officers of His Majesty's ships has been drawn to the Regulation, but apart from this no instructions or directions have been issued.