CAPTAIN PIRIEI beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War whether the peace establishment of 6,993 horses, required for the cavalry at home, is fully maintained; and, if not, what is the actual number of horses; and whether, as only about one-half of the establishment of horses are suitable for active service, that is between six and 14 years of age, it is proposed to take any steps to increase the number of efficient horses?
§ * MR. BRODRICKThe peace establishment of horses for the cavalry at home is fully maintaned. The assumption that about only one-half of them are fit for active service is inaccurate. No further steps are contemplated.