§ COLONEL BOWLES (Middlesex, Enfield)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War how many gauge makers are at present employed at the Enfield Factory on the work of the new rifle; and how many would be employed if the proposed, reduction were carried out.
§ MR. BROMLEY DAVENPORTNinety-six gauge makers are at present employed at Enfield. It is not proposed to reduce this number at present.