§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Home Secretary how many men are employed in the mounted branch of the Metropolitan Police; the number of 1508W horses trained or in training; and the total annual cost of maintaining this branch of the service?
§ Mr. CLYNES230 police officers and six civilian grooms are employed in the mounted branch and 240 horses are trained or in training. The approximate cost is £99,000 a year.