HC Deb 19 October 1908 vol 194 c736
MR. ASHLEY

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War what sums are annually provided by the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Austria, respectively, to encourage the breeding of horses suitable for Army purposes.

MR. HALDANE

No funds are at present provided from the Army Estimates of the United Kingdom for these purposes. As regards Germany, the estimated expenditure for 1908–9 for Prussia is about £160,000, and for Saxony £11,000; the figures for Wurtemburg and Bavaria are not available. As regards Austria-Hungary, the annual expenditure is about £300,000. As regards France, about £100,000 is spent annually.

MR. ASHLEY

Can the right hon. Gentleman say definitely what steps are being taken to increase the supply of horses for the Army?

*MR. SPEAKER

Notice should be given of that Question.