HC Deb 25 October 1945 vol 414 cc2345-6W
Sir T. Moore

asked the Minister of Food what is the present number of horses obtaining rations in England, Scotland and Wales, respectively, not including horses on agricultural holdings.

Sir B. Smith

The numbers of horses receiving rations at 31st August, 1945 (the latest date for which summarised particulars are available), were as follows:

England 93,650
Scotland 12,076
Wales 8,254

Rations were also being provided for 9,213 horses owned by the four principal railway companies.