HC Deb 05 June 1884 vol 288 cc1538-9
MR. CARBUTT

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether there is any truth in the report that another of the 100-tun guns has burst; and, whether the Government have any information on the subject?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDEES)

I have no infor- mation on the subject; and I may remind my hon. Friend that I am not now Secretary of State.

MR. CARBUTT

Can the Surveyor General give any information about the matter?

MR. BRAND

I have heard nothing regarding this matter.