HC Deb 06 May 1907 vol 173 cc1325-6
MAJOR ANSTRUTHER - GRAY

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether the pattern of the new cavalry sword has yet been decided on.

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

No decision has as yet been reached. A number of the swords of the pattern, recommended will, it is hoped, shortly be in the hands of the troops for trial.

MR. ASHLEY (Lancashire, Blackpool)

How long has the subject been under discussion, and when may a decision be expected?

MR. HALDANE

was understood to reply that the swords would be issued in About a week's time.