HC Deb 07 April 1909 vol 3 c1234W
Mr. CHARLES DUNCAN

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the orders for rifles from private contractors for the year ending 31st March. 1910. are likely to be given at an early date; and, if so, can he say when?

Mr. HALDANE

I am unable to name a date for the placing of these orders, but there will be no avoidable delay in placing them.