§ MR. BRODRICK (Surrey, Guildford)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War to how many regiments of Militia magazine rifles were issued before this year's training; and whether he can state the reason for not issuing them in certain cases?
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN,, &c.) StirlingThe Lee-Metford rifle had been issued to 49 Militia battalions before this year's training. In some instances the battalions to which they have not been issued have requested a postponement of the issue, while in others it has not been made in consequence of suitable range accommodation not being available.