HC Deb 05 June 1919 vol 116 cc2256-7W
Major BARNETT

asked the Secretary of State for War how many of the 285 rifle ranges provided in the United Kingdom for musketry purposes since 4th August, 1914, it is proposed to retain for permanent use; how many of the ranges so retained will be in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, respectively; and what steps are being taken to ensure that as much as possible of the capital expenditure on range construction shall be preserved as an asset of the national defence?

Mr. CHURCHILL

This question is under consideration, and I am not at present in a position to make any statement on the subject.