SIR HENRY FLETCHER (Sussex, Lewes)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if he can state how many battalions of the Regular Army armed 1043 with the magazine rifle will be unable to go through their musketry course with that rifle owing to the scarcity of ranges; and, in the event of their not being able to fire with the weapon with which they are armed, what course will be adopt?
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR, WAR (Mr. H. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN, Stirling Burghs)It is anticipated that all battalions of the Regular Army armed with the Lee-Metford rifle will this year be able to fire their course with that arm.
§ MR. TOMLINSONWill that include the Militia?
§ MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANNo, Sir; I said the Regular Army, which does not include the Militia.