§ Mr. J. GARDNERasked the Secretary of State for War what has been the expenditure during the last 12 months on artillery practice from the forts of the West Wight; whether he is aware that there is now frequent firing from heavy guns from those forts of such a kind as to be a serious annoyance to the inhabitants; and whether, in view of the fact that such artillery practice is now unnecessary and undesirable, he will direct its discontinuance?
§ Mr. SHAWThe expenditure on practice ammunition fired from July, 1928, to July, 1929, was approximately £7,000. AS regards the last part of the question, everything possible is done to minimise the inconvenience caused by the practice, but I regret that it is not possible to accept my hon. Friend's suggestion.