HC Deb 06 May 1919 vol 115 cc730-1
17. Major Sir K. FRASER

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will consider the question of moving the remount depot, at present at the headquarters of the Irish Turf, Curragh Grand Stand, county Kildare, to a more suitable place, in view of the fact that the present remount (temporary) tin stabling there is badly situated, being in close proximity to the racing stables, and as remounts are purchased from all parts of Ireland and collected there, and they must bring disease that will spread through the training establishments, and as it is essential that racing should be encouraged in Ireland in order to keep up the supply of suitable Cavalry remounts, and, again, as there is no grazing at the Curragh and no land for sale except at a high price, while there is plenty of good grazing at Lusk, will he consider the question of returning the Curragh remount depot to Lusk when there is good permanent remount stabling?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I have called for a report, and will communicate with my hon. and gallant Friend later.

Mr. ARCHDALE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there have been a great number of cases of parasitic mange brought back by the clothing of Army horses?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I must ask for notice of that question, as I cannot pretend to have direct knowledge of it.