§ Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSONasked the Secretary of State for War whether he can give the musketry figure of merit and number of marksmen in the 4th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment for the years 1908, 1909, and 1910, respectively, and the date of manufacture of the ammunition used in the last course?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. Haldane)The 4th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment is stationed in India, and the figures for the two later years are not yet available, those for 1910 not being due until after 31st March, 1911. The musketry figure of merit and the total number of marksmeń in the battalion for the year 1908 were 198 and 246 respectively. The information as regards the date of manufacture of the ammunition cannot be given without reference to India.
§ Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSONIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that some considerable complaint has been made with regard to the quality of the ammunition supplied?
§ Mr. HALDANEI am not responsible for the ammunition. It is the Commander-in-Chief in India.
§ Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSONTo whom should I apply in this House?
§ Mr. HALDANEThe hon. Gentleman should address his question to the Undersecretary of State for India.