Written question asked by Lord Corbett of Castle Vale on Thursday, 5 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 February 1998. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 February 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list by name those army units which maintain horses and hounds for the purpose of fox hunting on the army estate. - Inc fact that no Army units maintain horses and hounds for the purpose of fox hunting.

Answer: Mr. Corbett: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list by name those army units which maintain horses and hounds for the purpose of fox hunting on the army estate. [28917] Mr. Spellar: No Army units maintain horses and hounds for the purpose of fox hunting. Members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery participate in various hunts throughout the country, and may use their Army horses to do so. However, as with other non-military equestrian activities, Army horses may be used for hunting only if it does not impede military or ceremonial duties, and any additional costs incurred are borne privately by the rider.

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