17. Mr. CHANCELLORasked the Home Secretary what was the total number of prosecutions throughout the country for cruelty to animals employed in mines during the year 1917?
§ Sir G. CAVEAs I have already informed the hon. Member, the number of prosecutions for offences against the statutory provisions as to the care and treatment of animals which were instituted by the Home Office or by colliery managements in 1917 was seventy-nine. I have no information as to proceedings, if any, instituted by other parties.
§ Sir G. CAVENo, Sir.