37. Mr. H.WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Agriculture when he expects to receive the Report of the Committee on the Export of Horses for Butchery Purposes?
§ 39. Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTEasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he expects the Report of the Committee on the Export of Horses for Butchery Purposes will be received in time to allow of the introduction of legislation on this subject during the present Session?
§ 40. Mr. ROBERT MORRISONasked the Minister of Agriculture whether the Committee upon the exportation of worn-out horses to the Continent has presented its Report; and whether the evidence given will be published, together with the Committee's recommendations, and when?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Edward Wood)With the permission of the House, I will answer these questions together. I understand that the Committee anticipate that their Report will be presented in about six weeks' time. The evidence will be published with the Committee's recommendations, but until I receive the Report I am afraid I can make no announcement as to legislation.