HC Deb 31 December 1912 vol 46 c186
5. Captain MURRAY

asked whether experiments are taking place with a view to the adoption by the British Army of a new machine gun?

Colonel SEELY

Experiments have been and are continually taking place with different patterns of machine guns, with a view to the adoption of that found most suitable to our requirements.

6. Captain MURRAY

asked the Secretary for War whether he has any information regarding the adoption by any of the Great Powers of Europe of the new Vickers, rifle-calibre automatic gun?

Colonel SEELY

It is understood that this pattern of gun has been or is being supplied to certain of the Great Powers.

Captain MURRAY

Does the right hon. Gentleman know which those Powers are?

Colonel SEELY

I think I do, but I would rather not say without notice.