§ MR. DAVID THOMASI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if he is aware of the inconvenience that is being caused by the delay in issuing ammunition for class firing, &c, to the 3rd Volunteer Battalion of the Welsh Regiment; whether this is not likely to seriously affect the amount of capitation grant earned, which now depends entirely on shooting, and impair the high state of efficiency which the battalion has attained; and if he will state the reason for the delay, and when the ammunition will be issued?
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. E. STANHOPE,) Lincolnshire, HorncastleI have caused inquiry to be made in this matter, and await a Report. Meanwhile, steps will be taken to secure an immediate supply of ammunition to this battalion.