HC Deb 04 April 1911 vol 23 c2154W
Colonel IVOR PHILIPPS

asked whether the design for the new rifle has yet been decided upon; and, if not, whether he will give his careful attention to the Godsal magazine rifle, 1910 model, before deciding upon the now weapon for the Army?

Colonel SEELY

No design for a new rifle has yet been decided upon. The Godsal magazine rifle, 1910 model, has not yet been submitted to the War Office, but it one is submitted it will be examined.