§ Mr. ROTHSCHILDasked whether the new pointed bullet adopted by the Home authorities has an aluminium point to the core, whereas the new pointed bullet adopted by certain foreign countries has 1016 an all-lead core; and, if so, whether this results in the English bullet being leas efficient in stopping power than that adopted by other countries?
§ Mr. HALDANEThe reply to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the last part of the question, from the results obtained with the new ammunition there is no reason to suppose that it is less efficient in stopping power than that adopted by foreign countries.
MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINEHow long will it be before there is a sufficient stock of the new ammunition?
§ Mr. HALDANEThe work is proceeding rapidly.
MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINEWhat is going to be done about the rifles, as the present rifles are not sighted for it?
§ Mr. HALDANEArrangements will be made for that.
§ Mr. HALDANEI hope that there will be no delay and that the provision of the ammunition and the sighting, for which arrangements are being made, will go on pari passu.