§ 83. Sir W. Smithersasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if he has discovered the identity of the man who recently presented himself at the gates of Chatham dockyard and, claiming he was a radar expert, inspected H.M.S. "Sheffield" and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. W. EdwardsOn Monday, 4th December, a man, falsely representing himself to be employed on radio work at another naval establishment, gained admission to Chatham Dockyard and went on board H.M.S. "Sheffield," where he introduced himself to an officer who recognised him as a former naval rating. He made another visit on Tuesday, 5th December, but then came under suspicion and was not seen again. An arrest has been made and the matter is, therefore,sub judice.