§ MR. WEIR (Ross and Cromarty)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if he will state what number of improved pattern of rifle approved in 1903 are on order from Government factories and private contractcrs respectively; and when deliveries of the new rifle are expected to commence.
§ MR. ARNOLD-FORSTERThe details of orders given to private firms cannot be published. Deliveries are expected to commence early in April.