§ SIR JOHN KENNAWAY (Devon, Honiton)asked the Secretary of State for War, If he has yet nominated the promised Committee to inquire into the manufacture of Guns; and, if not, when he will do so?
THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN)&c.) (Stirling,No promise has been made to appoint a Committee to inquire into the manufacture of guns; but, some time ago, I stated in the House that it seemed to me desirable to have an inquiry by an independent Committee into the mode in which the Manufacturing Departments of the Army are administered—and I am now engaged in arranging for its appointment.