HC Deb 22 July 1914 vol 65 c460W
Mr. DAVID DAVIES

asked the President of the Board of Agriculture if he will state what amounts have been expended upon the improvement of light horse breeding by the Governments of France, Austria, Germany, and the United States during the last five years for which the Returns are available?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The official estimate of the amounts expended upon the improvement of light horse breeding by the Governments of France and Austria in the last five years is as follows:—

Year. France. Austria.
£ £
1909 … … 817,300 174,200
1910 … … 845,500 186,500
1911 … … 888,500 222,500
1912 … … 914,900 227,700
1913 … … (not available) 232,500

With regard to Germany and the United States of America I am making inquiries, and if I can obtain the information desired I will communicate with my hon. Friend.