HC Deb 11 June 1913 vol 53 c1623
62. Mr. STAINER

asked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) what foreign commissions have been buying horses, suitable for Army purposes, in Ireland this year; and if he can say how many have been bought and the average price paid for them?

Mr. T. W. RUSSELL (Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture, Ireland)

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to his similar question on the 5th instant.

Mr. STANIER

Are these horses being bought through local agents?

Mr. RUSSELL

They are bought, I believe, by representatives of the foreign Governments.

Mr. STANIER

Not Commissioners?

Mr. RUSSELL

No, not that we know of.