HC Deb 05 March 1912 vol 35 c188
Captain CAMPBELL

asked if a subscription is paid out of War Office funds to the National Rifle Association; if so, what is the amount of the subscription; and is such subscription given under certain conditions, and if so, what are those conditions?

Colonel SEELY

The hon. and gallant Gentleman is doubtless alluding to the Grant of £50 for the Secretary of State's Prize at Bisley. This is granted subject to approval of the conditions of the competition to which it is attached. No other conditions are imposed on the association in connection with this Grant or in connection with the assistance given to the association, which consists of a staff for range duties, of a certain number of rifles, and a certain quantity of ammunition, and also of camp equipment.

Captain CAMPBELL

Is there no Grant at all, unconditional or conditional, out of War Office funds?

Colonel SEELY

There is no Grant other than that I have explained. There is the £50 and the Grant in kind to which I have referred.