§ * SIR CHARLES DILKEI 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. WYNDHAMYes, 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. WYNDHAMI 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.