COLONEL WYNDHAM MUERAY (Bath)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War whether any Reports have been received from the General Officer Commanding in India on the subject of the effects of the rifle fire of British and Native Infantry, as well as of that of their opponents, during the late Tirah campaign, with comparisons and deductions which may be of future service; and, if so, whether he could lay these Reports before the House?
§ MR. WYNDHAMA Report has been made on the surgical history of the Tirah expeditionary force for 1897–98, showing the effects of the rifle fire of the enemy on the British and Native troops. As the enemy were in possession of rifles and ammunition similar to those used by the British troops, a fair estimate can be taken of the effect of these weapons. I shall be glad to show the Report to the honourable Member.