§ Mr. DAYasked the Minister of Agriculture the number of horses exported during the 12 months ended to the last convenient date; has he any information that will show the number that were intended for immediate slaughter; and will he state the destination of these horses?
Mr. GUINNESSThe number of horses exported to Europe during the year 192S was 10,528. of these, 2,412 went to Belgium, 4,990 to Holland, 2,637 to France and 489 to other countries. From inquiries made by the Ministry's port inspectors it is understood that 2,245 horses were shipped for immediate slaughter on arrival. Of this number, 2,153 were shipped to Holland and 92 to France.