HC Deb 13 November 1930 vol 244 c1845
54. Mr. FREEMAN

asked the Home Secretary whether it is his intention to prohibit the inclusion of elephants in public processions?

Mr. CLYNES

I have no power to do so.

Mr. KIRKWOOD

Arising out of the suggestion that there should be prohibition of elephants taking part in public processions, might I suggest that they should not allow so many asses in the processions?

Mr. CLYNES

I think the position is well expressed in the schoolboy's essay in which he wrote that the elephant was a very useful animal, but when infuriated it would not do so.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Would the right hon. Gentleman include a provision in the forthcoming legislation to prevent the use of elephants at by-elections?

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