§ Major ARCHER-SHEEasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to a statement made by the Minister of Militia in the House of Commons, Ottawa, on 26th February, in which he stated that he could get no information about the new British rifle in England, but that he could learn all he wanted at Washington and Berlin; and whether steps will be taken to keep responsible Ministers of the Dominions oversea fully informed as to the development of our armament?
§ Colonel SEELYAs I have already explained to the House, certain communications were made to the self-governing Dominions concerning the proposed new rifle and ammunition.
§ Major ARCHER-SHEEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Canadian Minister of Militia went to Washington and there saw the rifle, which we are not allowed to see here?
§ Colonel SEELYOn the contrary, I invited every Member of the House to come and look at the new rifle.