§ MR.BELLAIRSI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether a large number of lyddite shell, under recent orders given to Woolwich, were rejected; and, if so, what percentage of the number under examination at the time.
§ MR. HALDANESome 12 pr. lyddite shells made in the Ordnance Factories have recently been rejected for flaws due to defects in material supplied by the trade. The examination and investigation are, However, not yet completed.
§ MR. BELLAIRSWhat was the proportion rejected?
§ MR. HALDANEI cannot say off-hand.