§ MR. CHARLES DEVLIN (Galway)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War what is the cost of the sights to be 1124 affixed to the new rifle and modified Enfield.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. ARNOLD-FORSTER,) Belfast, W.The estimated cost of sights is as follows:—Backsight of the short rifle, whether on the new or converted arm, or fitted to the long rifle, 7s. 6½d. each. Aperture sight 6d.; dial sight 9¼d.; adjustable barleycorn front-sight 4½d.