§ *MR. BELLAIRSI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War what has been the cause of recent failures of rifle ammunition; how many rounds of ammunition will have to be withdrawn from issue; and how many cases of cartridges bursting the rifles have occurred this year.
§ MR. HALDANEThe whole matter is being investigated; and until the investigation is completed and full information obtained, a reply to the Question cannot be furnished.