HC Deb 09 November 1908 vol 195 cc1664-5
MR. COURTHOPE

To ask the Secretary of State for War whether he will submit to the Small Arms Committee, or to a Committee of independent experts specially appointed for the purpose, the question whether, in what ways, and at what cost, the fighting efficiency of our service rifle and ammunition can be improved.

(Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane.) Will the hon. Member kindly refer to my replies on this subject to Questions put by my hon friend the Member for the West Division of Hull on Thursday last?