HC Deb 08 February 1938 vol 331 cc835-6
35. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore

asked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the fact that horse transport is being extensively used in connection with the building up of the new German army; and whether this fact will be borne in mind before final decisions are taken with regard to the remaining horse transport of the British Army?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

The mechanisation of the horse transport of the Army is now an accomplished fact.

Sir T. Moore

Is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that conditions may arise in which horses and horse transport may still be required, and is that not considered by the Army Council?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

Certainly it was considered before the policy was embarked on. Our small Army requires the maximum of mobility and flexibility.

Mr. Benjamin Smith

Is not this one way to do away with cruelty to horses?

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