HC Deb 24 March 1914 vol 60 cc174-5
18. Captain FABER

asked whether the Field Service Pocket Book of 1913, page. 245, is correct in stating that the range of the French field gun is 9,000 yards; and whether the ranges of Austria, Holland, and Sweden are 6,800, 6,600, and 7,650, respectively

Colonel SEELY

As far as the information in my possession goes the figures quoted represent, approximately, the extreme ranges. The corresponding range of the English field gun is about 9,000 yards.

Captain FABER

Will the right hon. Gentleman tell me which is the accurate reply—that which he has just read or the reply of the week before last, which is totally different?

Colonel SEELY

Both replies are accurate.

Captain FABER

Is there no difference between 6,200, as stated the week before last, and 9,000, as stated now?

Colonel SEELY

If the hon. and gallant Member will look at the questions asked and the answers given he will find that there is no discrepancy.

Captain FABER

May I read the previous answer of the right hon. Gentleman?

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member cannot enter into a debate at Question Time.