HC Deb 02 May 1938 vol 335 cc529-30W
Mr. Hall-Caine

asked the Home Secretary which of the principal horse-breeding societies in the country have received financial assistance from the Racecourse Betting Control Board since its institution, and which have not?

Mr. Lloyd:

The following horse-breeding societies have received, or are receiving in the current year, financial assistance from the Racecourse Betting Control Board:

The Hunters' Improvement and National Light Horse Breeding Society.

The National Pony Society in respect of Dales, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest and Welsh Mountain ponies.

The Shire Horse Society.

The Clydesdale Horse Society.

The Cleveland Bay Horse Society.

In addition proposals for grants to two other societies are at present under consideration.