§ Major CARVERasked the Minister of Agriculture if he can state for what reason horses were included in the Free List of the Import Duties Act; and whether, in view of the fact that the cost of living would not be affected by their exclusion therefrom, he intends to make any representations to the Tariff Advisory Committee in the matter?
§ Sir J. GILMOURHorses are included in the Free List mainly in view of the fact that in terms of value the great bulk of the imports consists of thoroughbred horses and mares imported for breeding and racing purposes. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.