HC Deb 30 March 1911 vol 23 cc1666-7W
MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he will consider the desirability of sending remounts to Cavalry regiments after instead of before the drill season, at which period every available man is required in the ranks.

Colonel SEELY

Horses are at present supplied to Cavalry regiments as required. It is essential that the War Office should purchase horses all the year round, in order not to lose the market. The Noble Lord's proposal would either stop the purchase of horses during the greater part of the year or necessitate keeping horses at depots when accommodation for them is not available, and would involve considerable expenditure. The suggestion cannot be adopted for the reasons given.