17. Captain TODDasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if he is aware that the time allowed for two viewers from the Small Arms Factory, Enfield, to inspect eight Vickers guns, two D.P. guns, and their equipment, is one week; and will he take steps to stop such waste of public money by shortening the period allowed?
§ Mr. COOPERThe duty of these viewers is not confined to inspection, but also includes adjustments and such repairs as can be carried out on the spot. The estimate of the time required for each unit is based on the experience of many years. The time actually taken varies with the condition of the stores.
§ Mr. COOPERThe people engaged in the work do not go on with it when it is finished. We have to allow sufficient time.
Captain TODDThey do not go on with the work, but they remain at their quarters although the work is finished.