HL Deb 30 April 1980 vol 408 c1383WA
Lord HOUGHTON of SOWERBY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the present position of the attempt of the citizens and council of Portsmouth to curtail the unacceptable volume of traffic in live food animals through their city to the docks for embarkation on long journeys across Europe?

Earl FERRERS

The Portsmouth City Council Bill was withdrawn on 29th January after a ruling by the Speaker in another place.