HC Deb 29 May 1930 vol 239 cc1507-8W
Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLE

asked the Home Secretary how many men are employed in the mounted branch of the Metropolitan Police; the number of horses trained or in training; and the total annual cost of maintaining this branch of the service?

Mr. CLYNES

230 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.