§ SIR HOWARD VINCENT (Sheffield, Central)To ask the Secretary of State for War if the reports from the field 1347 force in South Africa have been brought to his notice with regard to the constant loss of ammunition from the web bandoliers issued to the Mounted Infantry, Imperial Yeomanry, and other corps, and if a more satisfactory pattern is now being issued; and further, if, having regard to the inutility for field service of the valise equipment, and particularly of the ammunition scattering pouches, what steps are being taken in regard to it.
(Answer.) The answer to the two first parts of the Question is in the affirmative. With regard to the last part of the Question, no more of the existing pattern ammunition pouches will be issued.—(War Office.)