§ MR. D. A. THOMAS (Merthyr Tydvil)asked the Secretary of State for War, Whether the new magazine rifle and ammunition will be submitted to a practical trial by the skilled rifle shots assembled at Wimbledon, as was done in the case of the Enfield-Martini rifle two years ago; and, inasmuch as His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge has advised a trial of the Morris magazine, whether such magazine will also be practically tried at Wimbledon?
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. E. STANHOPE) (Lincolnshire, Horncastle)The only magazine rifles at present made are in course of issue to regiments for a practical service trial. The only experience likely to be gained at Wimbledon would be as to the shooting power of the weapon. On this point we already have ample experience and satisfactory results. The rifles fitted with the Morris magazine are not yet ready.