27. Sir G. PARKERasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Aus- 578 tralian small-arms factory is in operation, and how many rifles were turned out in 1911 and 1912; and whether the naval college is in full operation, and who is in charge?
Mr. HARCOURTThe Australian small-arms factory is in operation, but I have no information as to how many rifles have been turned out. The temporary naval college is in full operation, and is under the charge of Captain Bertram Chambers, R.N.