HC Deb 12 March 1908 vol 185 cc1734-5
SIR A. ACLAND HOOD (Somersetshire, Wellington)

In view of the general interest taken in all parts of the House in the converted gun to be issued to the Territorial Army, will the Secretary for War takes steps to exhibit a specimen of this weapon to hon. Members in some part of the precincts of the House—presumably not in the tea room—and without ammunition?

MR. SWIFT MACNEILL

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the propriety of having a miniature shooting gallery on the Terrace with popguns?

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

I believe there is a rule against introducing lethal weapons into this House except with the consent of the House; but already we have, I think, the new bayonet and the new converted rifle in the tea room, and if it is agreeable, I will arrange that on Monday a specimen of the new quick firing gun shall be here after question time and also a specimen of the old gun.

MR. KILBKIDE (Kildare, S.)

Turn it on the House of Lords.