§ 58. Mr. BUTCHERasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is now in a position to state what he proposes to do to assist the rifle corps of the country, either by a money Grant or a grant of ammunition; and whether, in view of the fact that this matter has been under the consideration of the War Office for nearly two years and that nearly a year ago a definite decision on the subject was promised without delay, the time has now arrived for announcing such a decision?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY Of STATE for WAR (Mr. Tennant)I regret that I can at present add nothing to the answer given to the hon. Gentleman on this subject on the 25th February.
§ Mr. BUTCHERIs the hon. Member aware that this matter has been under discussion for two years, and that we were promised a year ago that we should be given a decision without delay?
§ Mr. TENNANTI am aware that the matter has been under discussion for 2136 some time, but I think that two years is rather an exaggeration. I am endeavouring to expedite the matter, and I hope to be able to make a statement before the end of the Session.