§ 36. Mr. PARTINGTONasked how many racehorses the Government have in training; whether the full oat ration of a single horse suffices to support twenty to thirty human beings; and if the Government propose to keep their horses in training in view of the shortage of food for human beings?
§ Sir R. WINFREYThe Government have no racehorses which they themselves 2382 keep in training, though six of their horses are at present leased to Lord Lonsdale for racing purposes, the expenses of which he defrays. Therefore the last part of the question does not arise.
§ Mr. PARTINGTONIn those circumstances they will consume just the same, I suppose?
§ Sir R. WINFREYYes, I suppose so.
§ Admiral of the Fleet Sir H. MEUXCan the hon. Gentleman say whether the proposal of the hon. Member is quite as futile as that of his distinguished ancestor, who proposed to stop the Atlantic by a mop?