§ Mr. COURTHOPEasked the Under-Secretary for War whether the ammunition for use with the proposed new rifle has yet been approved; if not, whether experiments have been commenced with this end in view; and whether he will give ballistical particulars of the ammunition approved or under trial?
§ Colonel SEELYThe ammunition has not been approved. Experiments have been commenced, and at this stage it is not considered advisable to give any ballistical particulars.
§ Mr. COURTHOPEasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether sufficient progress has been made with the proposed new magazine service rifle to enable him to place a specimen in the Tea Room for the inspection of Members?
§ Colonel SEELYSufficient progress has not yet been made to enable me to comply with the hon. Gentleman's request.
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§ Mr. COURTHOPEasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he will give particulars of the proposed new rifle with reference to weight, length of barrel and over all, type of breech action, chamber capacity, length of lead, bore, rifling, and sights?
§ Colonel SEELYNo decision has been reached regarding the details of the proposed new rifle.