Mr. LLEWELYNasked how many copies of the pamphlet, issued by the Board in January, 1909, containing photographic illustrations and a full description of each of the types of horses required for remount purposes in the Army, were distributed in Wales; and through what channels were these pamphlets distributed?
§ Sir E. STRACHEYThe pamphlet was sent direct by the Board to every occupier of an agricultural holding in Great Britain, who had returned horses as being in his possession on 4th June. 1908. No record was kept of the number despatched to different parts of the country.
§ Mr. KILBRIDEWill the Department inform the breeders of the types of horses needed and the prices that the War Office is prepared to give for three and four-year old horses of the description required?
§ Mr. CHARLES BATHURSTIn view of the inquiries directed to the hon. Gentleman from Members in all quarters of the House representing every part of the United Kingdom, cannot the hon. Gentleman make known throughout the country what types of horses are required for these purposes and the prices?
§ Sir E. STRACHEYI have already informed the hon. Member that pamphlets containing the information have already been despatched to every occupier who has made a return of horses on his holding.
§ Sir E. STRACHEYCertainly.
§ Mr. O'SHAUGHNESSYWill the hon. Gentleman see that copies of the pamphlet are circulated in the country districts of Ireland?
§ Sir E. STRACHEYThe matter has reference to the Board of Agriculture for Great Britain, and not to the Board of Agriculture in Ireland.
§ Mr. O'SHAUGHNESSYWill the hon. Gentleman communicate with the Department in Ireland as* to the circulation of these pamphlets?
§ Mr. WILLIAM REDMONDWill the hon. Gentleman call the attention of the Board of Agriculture in Ireland to this matter?
§ Sir E. STRACHEYIf the hon. Gentleman desires it, but I should have thought it was a matter for the Chief Secretary.