HC Deb 05 December 1912 vol 44 c2497W
Mr. NEWMAN

asked the Secretary for War whether he will now state whether the Birmingham Small Arms Factory were called on to submit a tender for the supply of 50,000 rifles; and, in the event of the answer being in the negative, why the Royal Small Arms Factory were passed over?

Mr. H. BAKER

The reply is in the affirmative. The requirements of the Royal Small Arms Factory were fully considered, and sufficient work allotted to keep the present staff fully employed.