§ Mr. COURTHOPEasked the Secretary of State for War at what price per thousand rounds Government .303 ammunition can now be purchased by units of the Territorial Force and rifle clubs?
§ Mr. HALDANE:Under the present regulations the Territorial Force can purchase Government .303 ammunition at a reduced rate of ¤4 per 1,000 up to 10 rounds for each member. Any further number of rounds required can be purchased at £4 9s. per 1,000 without limit as to quantity. Rifle clubs can also purchase at this latter rate. The question, however, of supply of ammunition to the Territorial Force and rifle clubs at a reduced rate is now under consideration.
§ Mr. COURTHOPEasked whether the National Rifle Association has made arrangements for the supply to units of the Territorial Force and rifle clubs of .303 ammunition, loaded to Government specification, at £3 10s. per 1,000 rounds, with a refund of 10s. per 1,000 empty cases returned; and whether he will authorise the use of this ammunition in Government rifles, in order that the Territorial Force may obtain the same advantages as rifle clubs from the cheap supply?
§ Mr. HALDANE:As regards the first part of the question information to this effect has been given to the War Office by the National Rifle Association. As regards 1707W the last part of the question the use of ammunition other than the Government supply cannot be sanctioned in Government rifles.