§ Sir R. Gowerasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether processed straw pulp is still being fed in any large quantities to ponies employed in mines in lieu of hay, and with what results upon the stamina of the animals?
§ Mr. T. SmithProcessed straw is not being fed in any large quantities to pit horses in lieu of hay. A few collieries using pulped straw report no loss of stamina in the animals, but other collieries have discontinued its use as they found it difficult to keep the animals in good condition.