asked the Minister of Agriculture how many horse carcases were exported from this country to France, Belgium and Holland during the years 1937 to 1939 and 1945 to 1948.

The numbers of horse carcases exported to Belgium and Holland in the years 1937 to 1939 were as follow:

Number of horse carcases exported from Great Britain to			1937	1938	1939
Belgium	…	…	24,619	32,319	23,708
Holland	…	…	277	63	32

Figures of exports to France during these years are not available. Under the export licensing system, the export of horse carcases has not been permitted since the war.