MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINEI beg to ask the Under-Secretary for War what was the amount of small arms ammunition expended by the British troops in the South African war, and what was the quantity expended by the Japanese in the Russo-Japanese war, and what was the duration of each war respectively—i.e., from declaration of war to cessation of hostilities?
§ Colonel SEELYI could not possibly answer this question without longer notice. I shall be glad to give the Noble Lord the figures if he calls at the War Office.
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe right hon. Gentleman says he cannot answer it.