§ 19. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for War what is the annual cost of the mounted sentries at the Horse Guards in Whitehall?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe mounted sentries form an integral part of the establishments to which they belong, and I regret that it is not possible to isolate and assess a separate figure for the cost of these particular duties.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIf these sentries were either abolished or replaced by foot sentries, would there not be a saving, owing to the horses being available for other services?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSNo, Sir: it would only rest the horses, and would not save the expense of their keep.