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Horses (Rations)

Volume 414: debated on Thursday 25 October 1945

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asked the Minister of Food what is the present number of horses obtaining rations in England, Scotland and Wales, respectively, not including horses on agricultural holdings.

The numbers of horses receiving rations at 31st August, 1945 (the latest date for which summarised particulars are available), were as follows:

England93,650
Scotland12,076
Wales8,254
Rations were also being provided for 9,213 horses owned by the four principal railway companies.