Police Horses

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. ---------------------
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|As at 31 March 1994|
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|As at 31 March 1993|
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