§ The following Question stood upon the Order Paper:
§ 50. Mr. WYATT—TO ask the Minister of Defence whether, before coming to a decision as to the future of the.280 rifle, he will satisfy himself that there is a better rifle available or in process of design which could be issued to British troops before the.280 rifle could be manufactured in large quantities.
§ Mr. WyattOn a point of order. The Prime Minister has said that he will make a statement on the.280 rifle before the Christmas Recess. I have a Question No. 50 on the Order Paper giving an opportunity and, unless the Prime Minister makes a statement today, he will not be able to do so before the Christmas Recess.
§ The Prime MinisterOn that point of order, may I say that I propose to deal with this matter, among others, tomorrow in my speech?