§ SIR THOMAS DEWAR (Tower Hamlet, St. George's)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether the Government have yet decided to dispense with the use of swords for active service in the field; and, if so, will he state by what weapon they will be supplanted.
MR. ARNOLD-FOSTERNo, Sir. The cavalry retain their swords. Swords, however, have been withdrawn from the artillery.