HC Deb 24 July 1934 vol 292 cc1640-1
24. Mr. JOEL

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office what was the number and value of remounts purchased for the Army in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and the Irish Free State, respectively, during the first six months of 1934, and how such numbers and values compare with those for a similar period in 1932 and 1933, respectively?

Mr. HACKING

As the answer contains a number of figures, I will, with my

First Six Months of 1932 First Six Months of 1933. First Six Months of 1934.
No. Value. No. Value. No. Value.
£ £ £
Great Britain 364 27,701 629 37,464 534 31,297
Northern Ireland 315 17,696 389 21,385 543 39,388
Irish Free State 259 14,253 109 3,706* 148 7,437*
* These figures do not include Customs Duty.