Allington Farm, Wiltshire (Animals)

HC Deb 25 May 1965 vol 713 cc65-6W

Dr. David Kerr

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many animals, and of what species, are currently housed at Allington Farm, Wiltshire.

Mr. Mulley

At a count taken on 7th May there were 8,300 mice, 2,400 rats, 2,150 guineapigs, 870 rabbits, 630 sheep, 530 fowl, 160 cattle, 100 cats, 40 dogs, 28 miniature swine, 7 horses, 5 geese and 2 sheepdogs.

Dr. David Kerr

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the total cost for the years 1962, 1963 and 1964, of the maintenance of the animal breeding station known as Allington Farm, Wiltshire.

Mr. Mulley

£89,000, £81,000 and £87,000 respectively in the financial years 1962–63, 1963–64 and 1964–65.