HC Deb 06 July 1905 vol 148 cc1330-1
MR. FENWICK (Northumberland, Wansbeck)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that, during a recent musketry practice at St. Mary's Island, a fisherman was dangerously wounded whilst following his daily occupation; whether he has received a † See page 1121. copy of a resolution passed at a public meeting specially called for the purpose of protesting against the position of this range; if so, he state what steps he intends to take in order to protect these fishermen in the course of their occupation.

MR. ARNOLD-FORSTER

The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Commanding has reported that a fishermen was shot through the arm at musketry practice; the wound is believed not to be dangerous. The resolution passed at a public meeting has been received by telegram; a Court of inquiry has been ordered, and a full report will be forwarded to the War Office.