§ SIR CHARLES WINGFIELDasked the Under Secretary of State for India, Whether it is true, as has been stated on high authority, that a troop horse bred in the Government studs in India costs the State £205; what are the intentions of the Government with respect to the maintenance of these studs; and, whether he can lay any Papers before the House which will give any information as to their condition and management?
MR. GRANT DUFFI am unable, Sir, to reply categorically to my hon. Friend's first Question, but the cost is certainly great, and greater than is desirable. In reply to his second Question, I have to say that the whole subject of the studs is under consideration. In reply to his third Question, I have to say that there will be no objection to produce the Correspondence if he will move for it after it is complete.