LIGHT HORSE BREEDING. (Hansard, 11 March 1924)

HC Deb 11 March 1924 vol 170 c2113 2113

§ 39. Major EDMONDSON
asked the Secretary of State for War if it is intended that the War Office shall at an early date take over from the Ministry of Agriculture the light horse-breeding scheme in Great Britain?

§ Mr. WALSH
Yes, Sir, the War Office is to take over this work on 1st April next.

§ Major EDMONDSON
Will the War Office continue the policy of the Ministry of Agriculture as far as co-operation with the National Horse Breeding Society is concerned?

§ Mr. WALSH
Yes, it is our intention to continue on almost identical lines the policy of the Ministry of Agriculture, especially in connection with hunters and the National Light Horse Breeding Society.