HC Deb 10 May 1894 vol 24 c806
CAPTAIN BOWLES

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War when the last order for manufacture of Maxim guns was given, and if any are now in the course of manufacture, and 'when they will be completed?

MR. WOODALL

(who replied) said: The last order for Maxim guns 'was given to the Ordnance Factories on February 5. It was for 23 guns for the Navy, and the order will be completed in about three months. One hundred such guns for India have just been completed, and are now under inspection.

SIR G. BADEN-POWELL

Have the War Office any Report as to the respective efficiency of the Maxim guns made in the Ordnance Factories and those made by the Maxim Company?

MR. WOODALL

Yes.

Mr. WEIR

How many of the Maxim guns are arranged for the use of cordite?

MR. WOODALL

I believe all Maxim guns are now made for cordite. The hon. Member, however, had better give notice of the question.