HC Deb 14 November 1938 vol 341 c481
33. Mr. De la Bère

asked the Minister of Agriculture what steps he is taking to maintain the horse population throughout the country, since an adequate supply of horses is important in times of emergency?

The Minister of Agriculture (Mr. W. S. Morrison)

Financial assistance is given by the Ministry to heavy horse societies. I have no reason to suppose that a sufficient supply of horses is not being maintained for the purposes of the agricultural industry.