HC Deb 28 January 1913 vol 47 c1156
12. Sir HENRY CRAIK

asked the Secretary of State for War what steps have been taken, by the issue of further orders, to equip the Army with the 316 one-man range-finders by which it is still deficient, according to the rate laid down for each battalion?

The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Colonel Seely)

Further orders are being and will be issued as funds are available.

Sir H. CRAIK

Will the right hon. Gentleman keep in view that the price will be very much reduced if they are ordered in large bulk rather than in small batches?

Colonel SEELY

Yes, I am aware of that consideration, which the hon. Gentleman has brought to my notice several times.