§ 40. Mr. T. COOKasked the Secretary of State for War what arrangements are being made to prevent horses becoming the property of natives, in the case of mounted troops in Egypt which may be mechanised?
Mr. COOPERI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which was given yesterday to similar questions by my hon. Friends the Members for Reigate (Mr. Touche) and Islington, North (Colonel Goodman).
§ Lord APSLEYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of the very small establishments on which these regiments are working and, in view of the fact that horses may at any time be required for operation in areas where mechanical vehicles cannot be used, will he consider redrafting these horses to units not mechanised?
§ Mr. HARDIETo whom do the horses belong?