§ Mr. HOODasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is now in a position to make any statement as to the negotiations with Continental countries with regard to the worn-out horse traffic?
Sir A. BOSCAWENAs stated in my reply to my hon. Friend, the Member for York (Sir J: Butcher), on the 15th inst., the Ministry hopes to be able to arrange a conference with the officials representing the French, Belgian and Dutch Governments about the end of the 1395W present month, when it is hoped that a definite plan will be formulated.