HC Deb 13 February 1919 vol 112 cc292-3W
Colonel MALONE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that the preventive otters for protecting merchant ships against the danger of mines are being generally removed; and whether the risk of mines is so small as to justify this step?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The Admiralty is not aware of the general removal of otters from merchant vessels. Corre- spondence on the subject is now taking place between the Admiralty and the Shipping Controller.