HC Deb 02 December 1931 vol 260 cc1074-5
36. Mr. PATRICK

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can give the numbers of ponies imported during the past year from Iceland, Russia, and elsewhere into this country for use in mines?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Separate particulars of the imports into the United Kingdom of ponies for use in mines are not available, as they are recorded under the general heading of "Horses (includ- ing ponies)." I will, however, circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a table showing the imports of horses (including ponies) into the United Kingdom during the 12 months ended the 31st October, 1931, dis-

STATEMENT showing the number and declared value of horses (including ponies) imported into the United Kingdom during the 12 months ended the 31st October, 1931, distinguishing the imports consigned from Iceland and the Soviet Union.
— Stallions. Mares. Geldings.
Quantity Declared Value. Quantity. Declared Value. Quantity. Declared Value.
No. £ No. £ No. £
Total Imports 478 300,236 3,831 1,367,283 7,243 606,934
Of which consigned from:
Iceland 50 350 — — 185 2,210
Soviet Union — — 23 230 128 1,450