§ Major Neven-Spenceasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether arrangements are being made to salvage any of the ships sunk since the outbreak of war; and, if so, when operations are likely to begin?
§ Mr. ShakespeareSalvage operations have already been undertaken to save damaged ships and have been successful on a number of occasions. My hon. and gallant Friend will appreciate that the salvage of sunken vessels under war conditions presents very great difficulties, but such operations will be initiated in suitable cases whenever possible.