§ 18. Sir REGINALD POLE-CAREWasked what number of horses, in addition to those now serving in the ranks, are required on mobilisation in the United Kingdom for Household Cavalry, Cavalry of the line, Military Mounted Police, Royal Horse Artillery, Royal Field Artillery, Royal Field Artillery (howitzer batteries). Royal Garrison Artillery (heavy batteries), Royal Engineers, Army Service Corps, and Mounted Infantry, respectively?
§ Colonel SEELYIt is not considered expedient to publish statistics regarding mobilization arrangements.
§ 21. Mr. CHARLES BATHURSTasked what number of horses of all kinds he and his advisers consider should be readily available for the requirements of the British Army, in the event of war with another European Power lasting for at least twelve months?
§ Colonel SEELYIt is not considered to be in the interests of the public service to publish the information required.
§ 22. Mr. C. BATHURSTasked whether the police horse census has afforded any reliable guidance as to the number of horses available in the country suitable for various military requirements and available in the event of war; when the improved census now being conducted will 233 be completed; and whether the horses included in it are being classified according to the several purposes for which they are best fitted?
§ Colonel SEELYThe police census of 1910 afforded a fairly reliable guide as to the number of horses generally in the country, but very little information as to the number of horses suitable for various military requirements and available in the event of war. The present census and classification will be completed by the spring. The horses are being classified according to the arms of the Service for which they are most suitable and for which they are required.