HC Deb 24 June 1907 vol 176 c876
LORD R. CECIL (Marylebone, E.)

I beg to ask the Secretary for War whether the Abel heat test, either in its ordinary or any modified form, can be usefully applied to cordite containing mercuric chloride; and, if so, what are the changes in the test necessary to make it effective.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. HALDANE, Haddington)

I have been informed that the Abel heat test can be applied successfully provided that the proper modifications are made—but the matter is of such importance that further experiments of a searching character are being carried out, and in a short time I hope to be able to give the noble Lord further information.

LORD R. CECIL

When will it be convenient to have the Question put again?

MR. HALDANE

It will take some little time to carry out the experiments. I will communicate with the noble Lord.