HC Deb 13 December 1911 vol 32 c2377
Mr. HUNT

asked how many British Regular troops and how many of the auxiliary troops could at the present time, in case of sudden war, be armed with rifles correctly sighted for shooting with the new pointed bullet?

Colonel SEELY

It is not considered to be in the interests of the public service to publish this information.

Mr. HUNT

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the bullet used by foreign nations makes a much more severe wound than the old bullet which we shall have to use?

Mr. SPEAKER

That question does not arise out of the answer.