HC Deb 21 March 1905 vol 143 c643
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 DAVENPORT

Ninety-six gauge makers are at present employed at Enfield. It is not proposed to reduce this number at present.