§ Lord CHARLES BERESFORDasked whether the Government have accepted from Waltham Abbey cordite for issue to the Fleet which has failed to pass the heat test laid down as necessary; and, if the heat test has been found superfluous, what test is now employed in order to ensure the safety of His Majesty's ships?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe reply to the first part of the Noble and Gallant Lord's question is in the negative. With regard to the second part, I am informed that the heat test has not been found superfluous.