HC Deb 31 July 1916 vol 84 cc2103-4W
Mr. BENNETT-GOLDNEY

asked the Secretary of State for War if he can now give the total number of horses and mules, separately, which have been purchased since the outbreak of war, up to some convenient date, such as the end of March last; how many of these were acquired in Great Britain and how many from overseas; if he can say approximately what the average cost of each or the totals of all has been; and in giving the overseas figures, if he will say whether or not they include delivery to this country?

Mr. FORSTER

It is not desirable to publish this information.