HC Deb 22 February 1917 vol 90 c1438
19. Mr. LUNDON

asked whether the Irish Food Committee have approached the military authorities in Ireland with a view to securing help in the production of food by the supply of horses and military wagons; and, if not, will immediate steps be taken to see if such arrangement is possible?

Mr. DUKE

The Department of Agriculture have approached the military authorities in Ireland as to the possibility of obtaining horses for farm work. Only a limited number of horses can be released. I am told military wagons would be of little use for agricultural purposes