§ Mr. DIXONasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that the Ministry of Agriculture has greatly encouraged the breeding of light horses in Northern Ireland; and will he see that the Army remount officers support the Ministry's effort by purchasing, when possible, there?
Sir L. WORTHINGTON EVANSI am aware that the Government of Northern Ireland encourages the breeding of light horses in Northern Ireland by granting subsidies for stallions. Of the total number of light horses purchased for the Army during the current financial year over 55 per cent. were purchased in Ireland; and over one half of these were purchased in Northern Ireland.