HC Deb 03 March 1910 vol 14 cc1060-1W
Major HENDERSON

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, in order to benefit farmers in the United Kingdom in framing his new scheme for the supply

of remounts, he will favourably consider buying horses at the age of two years?

Mr. HALDANE

This proposal has been carefully considered, but it is held that the risk and expense involved in the purchase of horses at this early age renders it prohibitive.

Captain COOPER

asked the Secretary of State for War how many horses were purchased for military purposes in Ireland and England, respectively, during the year 1909?

Mr. HALDANE

The figures are as follows:—England, 940; Ireland, 2,266.

Sir SAMUEL SCOTT

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he has re- ceived replies from all the county associations to the War Office Memorandum respecting the supply of horses on mobilisation; and whether he intends to lay before Parliament the replies he has received?

Mr. HALDANE

Replies have not yet been received from all the associations, and the limit of time for their receipt has been extended to 15th April. It is not proposed to lay these replies before Parliament.