§ 24. Mr. BUTCHERasked the Secretary of State for War whether he has arrived at any decision as to making a grant to rifle clubs of ammunition or money to purchase ammunition for the purpose of practising rifle shooting; and, if so, whether he will state the result of his decision?
§ Colonel SEELYThis question forms part of the much wider question as to the whole future position of rifle clubs and 1651 associations in relation to the Army, and it is not at present possible to announce a definite decision.
§ Mr RUPERT GWYNNECan the right hon. Gentleman say whether he will be able soon to see his way to announce a definite decision?
§ Colonel SEELYI cannot say; but certainly before very long.