§ MR. PIKE PEASE (Darlington)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether the increase of penetrative 918 power, due to the invention of soft-metal caps for armour-piercing projectiles, renders it practicable to effect a corresponding reduction in the calibre and weight of all guns, mountings, and ammunition designed for the attack of the heaviest armour.
§ THE CIVIL LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY (Mr. LAMBERT,) Devon, South MoltonThe Answer is in the negative.
§ MR. PIKE PEASEHas not this invention of Colonel English been of great value to the Admiralty?
§ MR. LAMBERTI think I ought to have notice of that, as it is an expert's question.