§ Mr. DORANasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will issue instructions to abandon any further efforts to raise the submarine M 2 in view of the failure of the attempt made on 7th December?
Sir B. EYRES MONSELL:Instructions finally to abandon the salvage of M 2 were issued on Thursday, 8th December. The necessary operations for the recovery of pontoons and salvage gear are proceeding as steadily as conditions permit.
350WAustralia and New Zealand is not available at present, but I am making inquiries and will let the hon. Member know the result.