§ MR. COURTHOPETo ask the Secretary of State for War if he can state when the first issue of converted Lee-Enfield rifles will take place.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane.) As I have previously explained to the hon. and gallant Member, no issues will be made until a sufficient number is in store to allow of re-armament proceeding rapidly. It is not anticipated that any issues will be made this drill season.