§ 12. Mr. CHARLES BATHURSTasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture if any steps are being taken 359 by the Government to purchase horses from Argentina, South Africa, Spain, and other countries where they are plentiful, to replace those which have been impressed and will hereafter be impressed for Army requirements, so as to secure the uninterrupted progress during the coming winter and next year of necessary farm operations?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of AGRICULTURE (Sir Harry Verney)No steps of the nature suggested are at present being taken, but the Board are fully aware of the situation, which is being carefully watched.
§ Mr. C. BATHURSTMay I ask whether the Board of Agriculture are in constant communication with the War Office on this matter?
§ Sir HARRY VERNEYYes, Sir.