HC Deb 10 July 1913 vol 55 cc577-8
27. Sir G. PARKER

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Aus- 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. HARCOURT

The 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.