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Mr. Harry Greenway
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police horses are currently in service with the Metropolitan police; what were the figures (a) one and (b) two years ago; what costs were involved in each case; and if he will make a statement. [36842]
Mr. Maclean
I am advised by the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis of the information set out in the table.
| In service | Annual cost per horse1 £ | |
| Current | 160 | 3,000 to 4,000 |
| As at 31 March 1994 | 193 | 3,000 to 4,000 |
| As at 31 March 1993 | 190 | 2,000 to 3,000 |
| 1 The annual cost is an average figure and does not include staff costs. | ||