HC Deb 10 June 1907 vol 175 cc1066-7
*CAPTAIN FABER (Hampshire, Andover)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War why there is no supply of cartridges for Morris tubes at Portsmouth or Woolwich available for the National Rifle Association affiliated clubs.

MR. HALDANE

The National Rifle Association affiliated clubs are allowed to draw Morris ammunition from store on payment when it is available, but the War Office cannot guarantee to have stocks always available, and when such is the case supplies must be obtained from the trade. At present the stock at Portsmouth and Woolwich has been exhausted, and further supplies will not be available until deliveries on contract are made in July.

*CAPTAIN FABER

Is it not possible to employ more men and women in making this ammunition?

MR. HALDANE

No, Sir.