HC Deb 22 February 1886 vol 302 c881
MR. CARBUTT

asked the Secretary of State for War, If the statement in The Times of the 6th February is correct, that the late Government have given an order to the firm of Messieurs William Armstrong and Company for half a million's worth of shot and shell; and, if so, can he state for which guns they are intended?

THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN)

No, Sir; the statement is not correct.