§ CAPTAIN MORRISON-BELL (Devonshire, Ashburton)To ask the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the desire which exists in practically every part of the country for gaining experience in rifle shooting through miniature rifle clubs; and whether he would be prepared, through the Territorial Associations, or otherwise, to co-ordinate and organise this movement, so that this desire may be utilised in some practical way towards helping in the national defence.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane.) I am aware of the general interest that is taken in miniature rifle clubs, but it is impossible at present to ask the associa- 1458 tions to take the matter up while they have so much other work on hand. A War Office committee will, however, consider the question later on in the autumn in conjunction with the associations.