§ Captain GEE(by Private Notice) asked the Minister of Agriculture whether in view of the serious allegations contained in the Report of the Departmental Committee on the export of horses, he has any statement to make to 32 this House now or at an early date and if not, is it his intention to institute proceedings against the R.S.P.C.A. for obtaining large sums of money by false pretences?
§ Sir H. BARNSTONI have been asked to reply. My right hon. Friend is at present considering the Report in question, and is not yet in a position to indicate what action he may take in the matter. I would point out, however, that, as regards the suggestion in the last part, the public can form their own conclusions from the Report and evidence which have been published.
§ Captain GEEI beg to give notice that I shall call attention to this subject on the Adjournment at an early date.
§ Mr. LANSBURYIs the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that the report on which the public can make up its mind can only be obtained at the price of thirty shillings—I should say the evidence, not the Report?
§ Sir H. BARNSTONThe Report can be obtained cheaper than that.
§ Mr. LANSBURYYes, but not the evidence!
§ Colonel DAYIs the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that the Society has a very good case to put in opposition to the allegations to which the hon. Member has referred?