HC Deb 26 July 1909 vol 8 c829
Lord BALCARRES (for Mr. Remnant)

asked how many trained draught horses suitable for artillery work were registered as reserve horses at the outbreak of the late South African war, and how many were so registered by the War Office on 1st July, 1909?

Mr. HALDANE

The numbers were 9,787 and 18,586 respectively.