§ Mr. RYEasked the Secretary of State for War whether official experiments to determine the most suitable rifle barrel and cartridge for a service rifle to supersede the S.M.L.E. have been concluded; and, if so, when does he propose to commence the issue of such improved rifle and ammunition to the Army and to the Territorial Force, respectively?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON - EVANSOfficial experiments with rifle barrels and ammunition are proceeding, but there is no intention of an immediate supersession of the arm at present in use.