HC Deb 26 September 1939 vol 351 c1230W
Lord Apsley

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will state the number of Army horses sold by auction during the last four years and the average price paid for each?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

During the period 1st April, 1935, to 31st August, 1939, 3,619 Army horses were sold by public auction at an average price of £ 22 each.