§ MR. COURTENAY WARNERI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he can state what progress has been made in providing new rifle ranges in the last twelve months; how many new rifle ranges have been opened in that period; how many old ranges have been closed; and how many the War Office is taking steps to acquire or construct.
LORD STANLEYThe amount authorised for rifle ranges under the Military Works Loan since 1st January, 1901, is £106, 000. Eighteen War Department rifle ranges have been opened at home and abroad since that date, and forty-eight Volunteer ranges have been approved. Two Wear Department ranges have been closed, both abroad. I have no information to hand in regard to what Volunteer ranges have been closed. Nine War Department ranges are in course of construction.