HC Deb 21 January 1943 vol 386 cc287-8
36. Mr. Frankel

asked the Home Secretary whether he will cause inquiries to be made into the circumstances of an incident in Endell Street, W.C.2, on the afternoon of Tuesday, 15th December, where a seriously injured horse was kept standing in the road for over 90 minutes because of delay in the arrival of the necessary personnel to put it out of its agony; and whether he will take steps to prevent similar episodes?

Mr. H. Morrison

I have made inquiry, and I regret that there was a delay of 65 minutes from the time of the accident before the horse could be destroyed. Suitable measures are being taken to prevent such a delay in future. I am glad, however, to inform my hon. Friend that in this case the veterinary surgeon was of opinion that, as the injured limb was numb, the animal was not actually in pain.