Smokeless Blank Cartridge

MR. LUPTON  (Lincolnshire, Sleaford)
I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if the military authorities at Aldershot desire smokeless blank cartridge for Artillery for use in training officers and men; and, if so, if he will supply this want.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. HALDANE, Haddington)
The desirability of a smokeless blank ammunition for Artillery is admitted; but although several designs have been tried, no satisfactory explosive at a reasonable cost has been found. Experiments are, however, being continued.