We are not one single pound of cordite behind.
The size of cordite required is that known as 45.
Investigations and experiments are continually in progress with a view to further ensuring the stability of cordite.
As to the last part of the question, there is at present no intention of reverting to the former system of conveying the cordite, etc.
No doubt it is a very severe loss to the manufacturers when cordite fails to pass the test and is thrown back upon their hands.
Nevertheless, that cordite would be perfectly safe for eight, ten or twelve years.
Of course, that might well be qualified, because it is according to the size of the cordite and the time it takes to dry.
The cordite referred to was rejected as not complying with the specification, and other cordite was purchased in its place.
