§ 12. Sir HENRY CRAIKasked 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. CRAIKWill 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 SEELYYes, I am aware of that consideration, which the hon. Gentleman has brought to my notice several times.