HC Deb 22 July 1887 vol 317 c1760
MAJOR EASCH (Essex, S.E.)

asked the Secretary of State for War, How many swords were broken at the Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall; how many of those broken were of the new pattern recently issued; and, where were the broken swords made?

THE SURVEYOR GENERAL OF ORDNANCE (Mr. NORTHCOTE) (Exeter)

(who replied): The Secretary of State has had no report of swords being broken.