HC Deb 06 February 1902 vol 102 c515
MR. ALFRED DAVIES (Carmarthen Boroughs)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he has successfully investigated by what means the fighting Boers are obtaining their munitions of war; and, if so, whether he will inform the House what steps have been taken to prevent further munitions reaching them.

MR. BRODRICK

This is a matter to which I need hardly say the closest attention is paid, both here and in South Africa. I am afraid I cannot gratify the hon. Member's curiosity.

MR. ALFRED DAVIES

May I say it is not curiosity. Will not the right hon. Gentleman withdraw that remark? [Ministerial laughter.] I only ask in my capacity as a Member of Parliament.

* MR. SPEAKER

The hon. Member surely does not suggest that the word "curiosity" is un-Parliamentary.