HC Deb 01 February 1939 vol 343 cc210-1W
Mr. Charlton

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether the construction of multi-engined torpedo boats powered by a number of high-speed light-weight motor engines is contemplated in the near future?

Mr. Shakespeare

The motor torpedo boats already built and building incorporate high-speed light-weight motor engines. The Admiralty does not at present contemplate building any torpedo boats of any greatly different type.