§ Mr. Stanbrookasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is satisfied that adequate protection is afforded to horses under the Riding Establishments Act 1964 where they are drawing caravans for hire; and whether he has received representations to extend the law to cover such activities.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe Riding Establishments Acts 1964 and 1970 apply only to the keeping of horses for riding. Horses which draw caravans are protected against ill-treatment by the Protection of Animals Act 1911 and the Protection of Animals (Scotland) Act 1912. We have received some representations, but I am not aware of any inadequacy in the law.