§ Mr. HUNTasked the Secretary of State for War what precautions are taken to guard the guns, rifles, and ammunition now provided for the Territorial Force; 1482 and what is the number of rounds per gun and cartridges per rifle which are kept ready and would be instantly available for repelling a sudden raid?
§ Mr. HALDANEThe hon. Member will find the required information contained in Part III. of the Equipment Regulations, Territorial Force. From this he will see that 500 rounds a gun and 300 rounds per rifle are kept ready for immediate use.
§ Mr. HALDANEA part is under the custody of the Army Ordnance Department, a smaller part is with the unit.
§ Mr. HALDANEThere are always precautions as to the keeping of ammunition even in time of peace, and much greater precautions would be taken in the event of war.