§ MR. SEXTON (Belfast, W., and Sligo, S.)asked the Secretary of State for War, What is the result of his inquiry into the questions raised in the House concerning rifle clubs in Belfast and other places in Ireland, especially as to the supply of ammunition from such clubs to Her Majesty's Stores, and the permission given to members of such clubs to practice firing at ranges in Military Barracks, under the supervision of Military Sergeants?
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. W. H. SMITH) (Strand, Westminster)In answer to the hon. Member, I have to say that recommendations from the Lord Lieutenant and from the War Office are necessary in each case before the requisitions are complied with. I have ascertained that in some instances Government ranges have been used, and 181 that non-commissioned officers have assisted in the matches.
§ MR. SEXTONThe right hon. Gentleman has not answered my Question. What I wished to elicit was, what determination have the Government come to with regard to the continuance of the system?
§ MR. W. H. SMITHThe hon. Member will see that he did not ask that Question; but I will look into the subject.
§ MR. SEXTONsaid, he would raise the question on the Vote for the Lord Lieutenant's Household.