§ Mr. CorbettTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Army horses were unavailable for military duties following accidents sustained while taking part in the hunting of foxes with hounds in each of the last three years. [33518]
§ Mr. SpellarThis information is not held centrally but we are aware that in the last three years, four Army horses have been unavailable for military duties for a period following injuries sustained while fox hunting.
§ Mr. CorbettTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the cost to public funds of treating Army horses for injuries sustained while taking part in the hunting of foxes with hounds in each of the past three years. [33519]
§ Mr. SpellarThis information is not kept centrally but I understand that the cost to public funds of treating horses for such injuries is not likely to have been significant.