HC Deb 10 February 1887 vol 310 cc1087-8
MR. HANBURY (Preston)

asked the Secretary of State for War, Whether it is the fact that very recently, on the return of a battery of Artillery from India, the swords were tested, and every one ailed to stand the test?

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

(who replied) said: The event referred to in the hon. Member's Question has not been reported to either the War Office or the India Office. If he can give me any information on the subject, the matter shall have immediate attention.