HC Deb 17 April 1934 vol 288 cc877-8
26. Brigadier-General NATION

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether a census of Horses suitable for military purposes is ever carried out; and, if so, what the total cost of such a census to the War Department is?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Duff Cooper)

A census of all horses and ponies in Great Britain is taken periodically. The last was held in 1924. A further census will be taken in May this year, the provision in Estimates being £l,000.