§ SIR A. F. ACLAND-HOOD (Somerset, Wellington)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been drawn to the defective ammunition issued to the Guards at Pirbright for musketry practice; whether this is part of the issue which caused dissatisfaction last year; and, whether he will have it withdrawn from use as soon as possible and take steps to insure that it is not re-issued at a future date?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. BRODRICK,) Surrey, GuildfordA report has been received from a battalion of Foot Guards as to defective ammunition, and the supply has been changed. Careful inquiry into all the circumstances is taking place.