HC Deb 25 February 1897 vol 46 cc1135-6
SIR WILLIAM HOULDSWORTH (Manchester, N.W.)

I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War when the Lee-Metford rifle will be received by the Manchester Volunteers?

*MR. BRODRICK

The Manchester Volunteers will be supplied with the Lee-Metford rifle during the next financial year, and as soon as possible after the 1st November next.