§ 75. Mr. G. Nicholson (for Captain Heilgers)asked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been drawn to the sale of 25 surplus Army horses to be held at Reading on Saturday, 1st May; and, if so, will he place a reserve upon them of an amount sufficient to ensure that they will not be purchased for export?
§ Sir V. WarrenderThe reserve price governing sales of surplus Army horses has recently been raised with the object of making it unprofitable to purchase them for export purposes.
§ Mr. NicholsonCan the hon. Member say to what level it has been raised?
§ Sir V. WarrenderI would rather not say now.
§ Mr. NicholsonCan the Minister assure the House that it is at a sufficient level to satisfy the farmers?
§ Sir V. WarrenderYes, Sir.