§ Mr. DAYasked the Minister of Agriculture the number of horses that were exported during the 12 months ended to the last convenient date to destinations in Europe; particulars of the number that were intended for immediate slaughter on arrival; and any information that will show the eventual destination of these horses?
§ Mr. N. BUXTONThe number of horses exported to destinations in Europe during the 12 months ended 31st December, 1929, is 9,912. Of these, 1,447 were exported to Belgium, 5,777 to Holland, 2,303 to France, 201 to Germany, 167 to Denmark and 17 to Sweden. The approximate number of horses that were intended for immediate slaughter on arrival is, according to information obtained as the result of enquiries by the Inspectors of the Ministry, 4,371. Of these 4,342 were shipped to Holland and 29 to France. I have no information as to the eventual destination of the remainder of the horses exported.