§ 49. Mr. G. LAMBERTasked how much longer the Government propose to allow rations of corn being given to geldings used as racehorses, under the pretext of improving the breed of horses in this country?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Bonar Law)The arrange- 445 ments with regard to the running of geldings in steeplechases comes to an end in April. I take this opportunity of apologising to my right hon. Friend and the House for a slip which I made in answer to a supplementary question by him in which I stated that this subject had not been brought before the Cabinet. I find that it was discussed at the Cabinet in December last, when the decision which is still in force was taken.
§ Mr. LAMBERTIs it intended to continue this rationing of geldings after the period specified?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI understand that it is intended that it will not be continued unless a new statement is made to that effect.
Mr. FABERIs it not a fact that the cross-country racing ends anyhow in April, and is it not absolutely deplorable that 15 lbs. of oats per day are being allowed to a lot of these worthless animals—
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member is using unnecessary adjectives.