§ Mr. Bakerasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is satisfied that Her Majesty's ships have adequate defence against influence mines; what proposals he has for such defence for merchant vessels in a national emergency; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. FoleyThe answer to the first part of the question is yes. As regards the second part, provision continues to be made in current plans for the fitting of equipment in British merchant ships for protection against influence mines.