§ Mr. RENWICKasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the shortage of horses for military purposes, he has considered the advisability of retaining in this country for the British Government some of the numbers of thoroughbred horses which, having been found unsuitable for racing, are sold in the autumn months, such horses being principally bought for military purposes in France, Germany, and Belgium, and for breeding and other purposes in South America?
§ Mr. ACLANDAs there is no present shortage of horses for military purposes it does not appear necessary to consider the possibility of carrying out the hon. Member's suggestion.
§ Mr. STANIERDo not foreign Governments pay more for their horses than we?
§ Mr. ACLANDYes. They buy very largely a type of horse which is no use to us at all.
§ Mr. RENWICKWould not these horses which are suitable for foreign Governments be equally suitable for the British Government?
§ Mr. ACLANDWe obtain a perfectly adequate supply of those that we want at a reasonable price.