§ Mr. LARDNERasked the Secretary of State for War if he will state how many horses were purchased by, or on behalf of, his Department in Ireland during the years 1911, 1912, and 1913; and, if possible, will he state the numbers by sexes?
Mr. BAKERThe figures are:—
— Mares. Geldings. Total. 1911–12 … 1,442 1,205 2,647 1912–13 … 1,371 1,503 2,874 1913–14 … 1,834 1,685 3,519