§ MR. TUITE (Westmeath, N.)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War what progress has been made with the works for the extension of the rifle range at Curraghmore, Mullingar; and whether steps will be taken to have the range so far completed (by the erection of the stop butt and but) before next training as will obviate the necessity of sending the Line regiment stationed at Mullingar, as also the Westmeath and Longford Militia, to Maryborough Heath; can he state the date that has been fixed for the completion of the works; and is he aware that at present only two men are employed thereon.
§ MR. WYNDHAMThe completion of the range at Mullingar depends on the acquisition of the necessary land, as to which great difficulty is experienced. It cannot be stated when the range will be ready for use.