§ Sir R. Glynasked the Home Secretary whether he will call for a return now and again in two months' time of the number of racehorses in training, indicating how many are entire, mares, or geldings; and whether, whilst recognising that organised race meetings are necessary if the high standard of bloodstock is to be retained, he will consult the appropriate authorities with a view to eliminating indifferent horses, so that the minimum of essential bloodstock is encouraged by continuing such race meetings as are considered necessary for that purpose?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonA return of the number of horses in training is being obtained each month by the Ministry of Agriculture. There has been a substantial reduction in numbers during the past two1602W months and the reduction is continuing. The Stewards of the Jockey Club have already intimated that selling races will not be run after June. This will have the effect of eliminating a number of the indifferent animals.