Captain FABERasked the Secretary of State for War whether old rifles and ammunition for miniature ranges can be served out to enable National Reservists to fire at night, seeing that this is the only-convenient time at which they can practice; and whether he is aware that such rifles could be converted to fire the 22 long or short ammunition at small cost?
§ Colonel SEELYBy existing regulations Territorial Associations can obtain part worn but serviceable 303 long rifles for the use of the National Reserve up to 10 per cent, of strength of the rifle club concerned. No money is available from public funds for the conversion of such rifles for firing 22 ammunition, the cost of which is about £1 10s. per rifle.