HC Deb 04 November 1919 vol 120 cc1318-9
70. Mr. THOMAS LEWIS

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the War Office is able to grant free of charge supplies of blank ammunition to associations of discharged, sailors and soldiers for the use of firing parties at military funerals?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The Regulations already authorise military firing parties, equipped with the necessary arms and ammunition, being furnished on application to the nearest military headquarters. In the circumstances, it is not considered desirable to adopt my hon. and gallant Friend's suggestion.