HC Deb 17 July 1900 vol 86 c226
* SIR CHARLES DILKE

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the erosion of Naval guns by cordite is now being considered by a Committee; and, if so, of whom that Committee consists.

* MR. WYNDHAM

Yes, Sir. The Committee consists of Lord Rayleigh (president), Sir W. Roberts-Austen, Sir W. Crookes, Sir Andrew Noble, and Mr. R. P. Haldane, M.P.

MR. PAULTON (Durham, Bishop Auckland)

Will this Committee have special regard to the erosion of guns on active service in South Africa?

* MR. WYNDHAM

I have not the terms of reference before me, but I should say that the effect on guns in South Africa will be considered by them.

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