Police Horses (Hansard, 19 October 1995)

HC Deb 19 October 1995 vol 264 cc325-6W 325W

§ Mr. Harry Greenway
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police horses are326W currently in service with the Metropolitan police; what were the figures (a) one and (b) two years ago; what costs were involved in each case; and if he will make a statement. [36842]

§ Mr. Maclean
I am advised by the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis of the information set out in the table.

In service Annual cost per horse¹ £

Current 160 3,000 to 4,000

As at 31 March 1994 193 3,000 to 4,000

As at 31 March 1993 190 2,000 to 3,000

¹ The annual cost is an average figure and does not include staff costs.

	In service	Annual cost per horse¹ £
Current	160	3,000 to 4,000
As at 31 March 1994	193	3,000 to 4,000
As at 31 March 1993	190	2,000 to 3,000
¹ The annual cost is an average figure and does not include staff costs.