HC Deb 18 July 1939 vol 350 cc162-3
22. Lieut.-Colonel Acland-Troyte

asked the Secretary of State for War what steps he is taking to ensure that an adequate supply of horses, both riding and draught, is available in this country in case of emergency?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

I am advised that there is an adequate supply in this country of both riding and draught horses for military needs in emergency.

Lieut.-Colonel Acland-Troyte

Is it not a fact that many foreign countries are buying all the horses they can?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

I do not know whether foreign countries are buying all the horses they can, but the President of the Board of Trade showed the other day that they were buying very few.

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