§ SIR ARTHUR FORWOOD (Lancashire, Ormskirk)I beg to ask the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he is aware that the guns provided for the use of the Artillery in camp at Altear are obsolete 64-lb. muzzle-loading guns, and old-fashioned 40-lb. Armstrong breechloaders; and, whether some steps will be taken to provide a more modern equipment?
THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE WAR OFFICE (Mr. J. POWELL-WILLIAMS,) Birmingham, S.The 64-pounder guns referred to are not obsolete. They continue to form part of our armaments and are used for training Artillery Volunteers on the coast. The 40-pounder rifled breech loading guns form the armament of volunteer batteries of position and would be used by them on service. There is no present intention of making any change in this respect.
§ SIR ARTHUR FORWOODAsked whether it was not the fact that the Garrison Artillery were drilled with 64-pounder guns?