HC Deb 18 July 1901 vol 97 c822
CAPTAIN NORTON (Newington, W.)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if he can state whether instructions were recently given to purchase for Government purposes horses now being disposed of by the Glasgow Tramways Company; and, if so, whether any of these horses have been acquired.

LORD STANLEY

Instructions have been given to have these horses inspected, and a buyer will attend any future sales.

CAPTAIN NORTON

Will the noble Lord say why these "unsuitable and worn-out horses" are now to be purchased by the Government?

LORD STANLEY

I said they would be inspected, and that buyers would be present at future sales.