HC Deb 13 November 1919 vol 121 cc485-6
23. Captain DIXON

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland what steps, if any, he is taking to reconstruct the horse-breeding industry in Ireland?

Mr. MACPHERSON

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply given to his previous question on this subject on the 20th February last. The Act dealing with the licensing of stallions which will effect considerable improvement by the elimination of unsound and unsuitable sires is to come into operation on 1st January next, and arrangements for putting it into force are now almost completed.

Captain DIXON

Is the right hon. Gentleman prepared to advance financial aid towards horse-breeding in Ireland?

Mr. MACPHERSON

Perhaps the hon. Gentleman will put a specific question down on that point.